On July 27, 2026, the Paphos District Government Organisation (EOA) issued a formal response addressing public concerns regarding recent recruitment delays and evaluation methods. The organisation maintained that all hiring procedures were conducted in strict accordance with existing legislation, specifically citing the 1998 Public Service Law (6(I)/1998).

The EOA explained that it has faced significant understaffing across multiple departments since its inception, necessitating urgent personnel acquisition. To address these operational gaps, the organisation utilized provisions within the law that allow for exclusively oral examinations for certain positions. The EOA emphasized that this approach was a legal strategy designed to expedite the staffing process rather than an attempt to bypass standard procedures.

Regarding transparency and communication, the EOA stated that all candidates were notified of their selection status via individual letters. For instances where written examinations were required, the organisation confirmed that results were published in the official government gazette as mandated by law. This statement follows mounting public questions about why results for specific positions had been delayed and why the evaluation criteria varied between applicants.