Swiss Federal Audit Office is satisfied with SRG SSR idée suisse

Following its ten-month investigation, the Swiss Federal Audit Office (SFAO) found that SRG SSR idée suisse uses its funds carefully and purposefully, taking into account the existing structures. The SFAO also found that that SRG was on the right track with its reforms and needed sufficient freedom for its online and multimedia activities. However, the procedure for setting reception fees should be improved. On behalf of the Federal Office of Communications DETEC, the SFAO examined the financial situation and profitability of the SRG against the background of the entry into force of the new Radio and Television Act (RTVA) planned for 2007, which provides for fee-splitting in favor of private television and radio stations. The Federal Council is expected to set the future reception fees in January 2007. According to DETEC, the SRG has already been invited to submit its financial requirements for the coming years. The SFAO's current report is a basis for assessing the SRG's demands.