Tao: Government approval was needed for any program over 300 million forints

The Hungarian government has approved a new funding system for sports organizations, replacing the previous tax benefit program. Over 11 years, 1408 billion HUF was allocated through the sports tax benefit system, which will be discontinued next year. The approval process for funding varied significantly based on the program's size and type, with the government sometimes involved in decisions for larger projects. Various sports organizations could apply for funding, but there was no central authority overseeing all applications. The approval of a sports development program did not guarantee funding, as organizations needed to secure sponsors for the approved amounts. The government claims that all projects can be traced through documentation, and specific examples of funded projects are provided.