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Auditor General Launches Nationwide Payroll Audit to Ensure Transparency
Comprehensive review of all government payrolls aims to identify discrepancies and improve efficiency.
- Audit will cover payroll records of Ministries, Departments, Agencies (MDAs), and subvented bodies
- A nationwide headcount of all government-paid staff will be conducted
- Institutions are required to provide full, unrestricted access to all relevant financial records
The Auditor-General has initiated a wide-reaching payroll audit across all entities within the Controller and Accountant-General’s payroll system, including subvented organizations.
This audit will focus on the payroll records of Ministries, Departments, Agencies (MDAs), and other subvented bodies, covering the period from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024.
A comprehensive headcount of all government-paid employees will also be conducted during this process.
The Office of the Auditor-General has urged all relevant institutions to provide auditors with full and unrestricted access to all necessary records, including books, returns, and electronic documentation, to ensure the audit proceeds efficiently and is completed on time.
