Importance of Information Exchange Among Regulatory Institutions to Combat Corruption
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TLDR
- Charles Kichere, the Controller and Auditor General of Government Accounts, emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation among auditing institutions to combat corruption and public procurement regulation.
- The remarks were made during the 19th annual meeting of the INTOSAI Working Group on the Fight Against Corruption and Money Laundering held in Arusha.
- Kichere stated that the fight against corruption and financial crime 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 loss of funds and corruption.
- Kichere stressed the need for systems that provide accurate information about companies and individuals benefiting from public procurement activities.