Proposal to Strengthen Cooperation Among Audit Institutions in the Fight Against Corruption
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TLDR
- Charles Kichere, the Controller and Auditor General of Government Accounts, emphasized the need to strengthen cooperation among audit institutions in the fight against corruption during a meeting in Arusha.
- The meeting was part of the 19th annual INTOSAI Working Group on the Fight Against Corruption and Money Laundering, organized by the National Audit Office of Tanzania.
- 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 financial loss and corruption.
- Kichere stressed the importance of having systems that provide accurate information about companies and individuals benefiting from public procurement activities.