Administrative Law & Public Governance
Towards a Sustainable Occupational Safety Governance...
Economic growth, health, sustainability, technological changes, workplace safety
The aim of the study is to examine how sustainable occupational safety and health (OSH) practices, digitalisation, and corporate and employee attitudes contribute to economic and social sustainability. The research is justified by the fact that global sustainability expectations and technological development are increasingly linked to the issue of occupational safety, while the expectations of companies and employees are also constantly changing. The study was based on secondary research analysing international reports, scientific studies, and statistical data (e.g. ILO, EU-OSHA, European Commission, KPMG, Porter Novelli). The qualitative methodology used focused content analysis, with a focus on the prevalence of digital occupational safety technologies, the integration of sustainability management, and the attitude of stakeholders. The results show that the use of digital technologies such as sensors, wearables, and predictive analytics significantly increases compliance with occupational safety and health regulations, while integrating sustainability aspects reduces the number of accidents and costs for companies in the long run. Employer engagement and a positive corporate culture are critical factors in the success of sustainable occupational safety and health, while employees increasingly demand ethical and responsible corporate operations. The originality of the research lies in the fact that it examines the relationship between occupational safety and health digitalisation and the Sustainable Development Goals in an integrated way. Its findings are of practical application both in the field of corporate governance and in the development of occupational safety strategies.
NAGYNÉ, HOKSTOK KINGA
Regulatory Approaches to Fintech and the Challenges of Fintech-Regulation on Example of Slovakia
FinTech Regulation, Slovakia, National Bank of Slovakia (NBS), Regulatory Sandbox, Markets in Crypto-assets Regulation (MiCAR)
The article summarizes existing regulatory approaches to FinTech-based financial innovation. In this context, it is important to point out that, in general, there is no legal regulation at the EU level that would impose on Member States which regulatory approach they should choose and apply in relation to FinTech. The choice of the appropriate regulatory approach is therefore left to the Member States. Against this background, the author identifies the regulatory approach to FinTech applied in the Slovak Republic, while the platforms for institutional dialogue between the national regulator (National Bank of Slovakia) and FinTech companies are analyzed separately. The article also illustrates the regulatory trend within the EU that may prove decisive for the field of FinTech by reference to a specific regulatory instrument (the EU Regulation on Markets in Crypto-assets – MiCAR).
ČUNDERLÍK, ĽUBOMÍR
Impact of the Sustainable Development Paradigm on the Self-Reliance of Local Government in Poland
Sustainable development, philosophy, critical theory, democratization, autonomy, decentralization
The article aims to determine the impact of sustainable development on the self-reliance of local self-government in Poland. A thorough analysis of the historiographic evolution and philosophical foundations of sustainability, together with a review of its legal sources, indicates that sustainable development – implemented through the concept of governance – conflicts with the foundational values of Latin civilization and exerts a negative influence on local self-government in Poland. The article argues that the development of the decentralisation of public authority, which is highly desirable from the perspective of democratisation, is being inhibited, and that the financial autonomy of local government is not being expanded.
ZAWADZKA-PĄK, URSZULA KINGA
Public Funds and the Legal Framework of Fiscal Oversight in Hungary
Public funds, fiscal oversight, State Audit Office, internal control, legal framework, accountability
The study explores the legal and institutional mechanisms governing the control of public funds in Hungary. It outlines the constitutional foundations and statutory definitions of public tasks and budgetary institutions, emphasizing their role in ensuring lawful and transparent financial management. The analysis focuses on the multi-level system of fiscal oversight, including the external (State Audit Office), governmental (Government Control Office, Hungarian State Treasury), and internal control mechanisms operating within budgetary bodies. Through a doctrinal and normative approach, the paper highlights how these mechanisms collectively guarantee the effective and accountable use of national resources. The findings demonstrate that Hungary’s fiscal control system provides a coherent legal framework that reinforces transparency, effectiveness, and public trust in the management of state finances.
HOTTÓ, ISTVÁN
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