Audit Report Reveals Irregularities in 2023 Government Accounts – Foroyaa Newspaper

Audit Report Reveals Irregularities in 2023 Government Accounts – Foroyaa Newspaper

By Kebba AF Touray The National Audit Office (NAO) has disclosed a series of financial and administrative irregularities in its audit of the 2023 accounts of the Gambian government. The findings, released this week, point to weaknesses in payroll management, procurement, and revenue safeguards. One of the major concerns raised was the payment of salary increments without proper documentation. The audit revealed that increments amounting to D4.4 …

Audit uncovers procurement scandals in millions in stadium renovation deal

The auditor stated: “Instead of following due process under Section 38 of the GPPA Act 2014 which clearly mandates open tender proceedings, the Ministry of Youth and Sports went ahead with a closed-door arrangement. The GPPA later gave approval for another single-sourced project: the construction of a banquet hall, a move auditors flagged as contrary to the requirements of the Act.” On the Missing Procurement Documentation, auditors said they re…