Key facts
In April 2005, the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DETEC) mandated the Swiss Federal Audit Office (SFAO) to draw up an overview of the financial position and efficiency of SRG SSR idée suisse by March 2006. The SFAO based its analysis on two sources in particular. Firstly it examined data and documents on the financial position as well as on SRG SSR Group procedures. Secondly it conducted interviews with those in charge at the SRG SSR Group and other experts. In addition three external mandates were granted.