Auditor General Nancy Gathungu Stories
The audit findings raise serious concerns about the recruitment process, staffing practices, and the overall adherence to laws designed to foster a mo...
A recurring issue throughout various constituencies is the lack of proper documentation and accountability in bursary disbursements.
The report is divided into three key areas, with the first focusing on financial statements, evaluating their compliance with reporting standards, acc...
Desks, chairs, and laboratory equipment were found to be faulty, with some wooden furniture rejected due to issues like splinters and unfinished surfa...
Gathungu highlighted concerns over the improper utilisation of billions in loans and recommended measures to prevent avoidable financial burdens.
Gathungu flagged the inclusion of these activities in a supplementary budget approved during the year under review, questioning their legitimacy.
The audit also revealed that critical documentation, such as feasibility studies and approval correspondences, was missing for many projects.
Audit shows Kenya Railways' revenue from its operations was insufficient to cover the maturing loan obligations, leading to additional penalties.
Auditor General's report noted significant gaps in the ministry's asset records, including a "nil land balance" in Annex 1 of its financial statements...
Gathungu pointed out that her office was unable to obtain all the necessary documents to link the borrowed funds to specific projects.
Other high-end benefits requested by ICPAK included a dedicated driver, personal assistant, housekeeper, gardener, cleaner, and two armed security gua...
Kenya Power relies on millions of litres of fuel annually to run its off-grid power stations, which serve communities in remote areas not connected to...
Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan called for caution, suggesting that the issues might be internal disputes arising from recent leadership changes at the offi...
The audit identified several IT control issues, including discrepancies between the closing balances reported in the Annual Debt Management Report and...
A combination of weak internal controls, poorly qualified staff, and reluctance to adopt best financial practices has left taxpayers bearing the brunt...
The audit revealed that by June 2024, KMRC had received Sh11.66 billion, but there was no clear evidence of how these funds were disbursed to the inte...
Among the most notable losses was Sh417 million paid in fines for the delayed commissioning of a major project aimed at sharing power between Kenya an...
MPs expressed concerns over the project's cost, which soared from an initial Sh859,814,770 to Sh1.03 billion.
The audit uncovered wasteful practices, such as schools receiving textbooks they do not need while lacking essential materials for certain subjects.
