Zoltán Balog's former chief of protocol: There were plenty of signals that János Vásárhelyi is not worthy of the award

In 2012, sexual abuse at a children's home in Bicske was known, according to Máté Szabó, former ombudsman. He reported that not only was the abuse evident, but also attempts were made by the institution's leaders to cover it up. The investigation focused on how authorities handled the case, rather than the facts of the abuse itself. Szabó sent reports detailing serious shortcomings to high-ranking officials, including the Minister of Human Resources and the Chief Prosecutor, but noted a lack of significant response. The committee also heard from Judit Klötzl, who highlighted failures in the awards process for a former director, despite prior warnings about his suitability for recognition. The committee chair expressed hope for a review of the decision not to hear from the awards committee's former president.