Between the years 2014 and 2023, a state and EU financial aid amounting to CZK 9.5 billion was provided to municipalities for the construction and reconstruction of pavements and footpaths. The main aim was to make these walkways safer and more barrier-free. During the audit, the Supreme Audit Office (SAO) found that the financial aid was not always directed where it would bring the greatest benefit. Almost three quarters of the 23 projects audited showed serious deficiencies. The projects did not eliminate many bottlenecks and often did not ensure safe crossing for people with disabilities or reduced mobility. The SAO also found that some new pavements were not maintained by municipalities, were overgrown with vegetation or were blocked by parking cars, etc.