Garissa assembly targets public sector audit irregularities

The Garissa county assembly’s public investment and accounts committee convened on Tuesday to review the Auditor General’s reports for the financial year ending 30 June 2025, covering a wide range of county institutions and entities.

The session, chaired by vice chairperson Abdikhadir Dubat, centred on scrutinising audit findings and outlining a clear oversight strategy.

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Following preliminary deliberations, the committee resolved to summon the relevant accounting officers and management teams to respond to queries highlighted in the Auditor General’s reports.

“We have a constitutional duty to safeguard public resources. Every query raised by the auditor general must be answered fully and satisfactorily,” Dubat said.

“I want to emphasise that the committee’s work is guided strictly by the law and the public interest. We are taking a keen interest in financial controls and service delivery standards within the health sector.”

The institutions required to appear include Ijara Subcounty Level 4 Hospital, Iftin Subcounty Level 4 Hospital, Bura Subcounty Level 4 Hospital and Hulugho Subcounty Hospital.

The committee will also examine the audit reports of the Garissa Water and Sewerage Company, the Garissa County Revolving Fund and the county government of Garissa, as part of its broader mandate to oversee public expenditure and safeguard fiscal discipline.

Municipal entities are also under review, with Modogashe, Masalani, Garissa and Dadaab expected to respond to audit observations on governance, revenue management and compliance with public finance regulations.

In its resolutions, the committee stressed that accountability, transparency and prudent stewardship of public resources remain non-negotiable principles.

Members reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring all audit concerns are addressed comprehensively and in strict compliance with the law, with the aim of strengthening public confidence in county governance.