Parly report flags financial abuse at local authorities

A recent report by a Parliamentary Portfolio Committee has raised concern over financial mismanagement at local authorities saying this has undermined accountability at councils.

The report, tabled by the Public Accounts Committee led by Charlton Hwende, highlighted several challenges including lack of permanent accounting officers and finance directors.

The report said the critical positions were occupied by persons in an acting capacity, which in turn undermined accountability and responsibility in the preparation of financial statements and operations of the local
 authorities.

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