Enhancements in Public Procurement Laws to Strengthen Financial Oversight
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TLDR
- Charles Kichere, the Controller and Auditor General (CAG) of Tanzania, emphasized the need for enhanced cooperation among auditing institutions to combat corruption and improve public procurement oversight during a.
- 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 audits should not only identify issues after public funds have been spent but also help identify risks that could lead to financial loss and corruption.
- He highlighted the importance of having systems that provide accurate information about companies and individuals benefiting from public procurement activities.
- Kichere warned that hidden ownership of companies could undermine the integrity of public procurement, leading to potential risks of inflated costs for goods and services.