He told the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) that the money was not used in the last financial year because of abnormalities. He was put to task to explain why the ministry has put measures in place to control expenditure in local authorities while it continues to return unspent money to the treasury. Kanye South MP Kentse Rammidi ask the PS if he has observed the luxurious spending by local authorities. The MP gave the example of Chobe District Council that has purchased two top of the range vehicles worth P2 million.
In a low voice, Matlhare who nearly choked on his answer admitted to the abnormalities saying the ministry has and is continuing to orientate local authorities on the proper accountability and proper expenditures to avoid over-spending. He said the type of luxurious spending in Chobe affects other votes that facilitate planning on other important development projects. He said they continue to advise local authorities especially those in the urban areas to consider hiring private cars to run daily errands because they do not require four by four vehicles.
