Collaboration Between CAG and TAKUKURU to Prevent Public Fund Misuse
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TLDR
- Charles Kichere, the Controller and Auditor General (CAG) of Tanzania, emphasized the importance of collaboration between auditing institutions to combat corruption and public fund misuse during a meeting in Arusha.
- The meeting was part of the 19th annual INTOSAI Working Group on the Fight Against Corruption and Money Laundering (WGFACML) organized by the National Audit Office of Tanzania (NAOT).
- Kichere stated that the fight against corruption requires various institutions to work together rather than independently.
- He highlighted that government audits should not only identify issues after public funds have been used but also help identify risks that could lead to financial loss and corruption.
- Kichere stressed the need for systems that provide accurate information about companies and individuals benefiting from public procurement activities.