Local authorities fail to beat audit deadline

Molale
Molale

The Minister of Presidential Affairs and Public Administration, Eric Molale has said only six out of 16 local authorities have met the deadline to submit their 2013-2014 accounts for audit. However, all the 12 Land Boards beat the June 30, 2014 deadline.

Among the councils, the South East is the worst offender after failing to submit accounts for audit in the last two years.

 Speaking in Parliament last week Molale said his ministry is examining accounts for local authorities for the financial year 2012-2013. The audits of Land Boards for the financial year ended 31 March 2014 are nearly complete.

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