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Forensic Audit starts off with CMS, WUC, BPC, police

Friday, April 18, 2025 | 490 Views |

Government’s much-anticipated forensic audit into past public spending is set to start off at the Central Medical Stores (CMS), Water Utilities Corporation (WUC), Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) and the Botswana Police Service (BPS) among other institutions, from May, Mmegi has learnt.

This week, the Vice President and Minister of Finance, Ndaba Gaolathe emphasised that the audits are not merely symbolic gestures.

“These are forensic audits, reflecting government’s unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability and value for money,” he said, speaking at the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority brand launch.

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