By ERIC MATARA More by this AuthorThe fight against corruption in Nakuru County has received a boost after Governor Lee Kinyanjui's administration hired 27 internal auditors in a move aimed at streamlining financial management. According to Governor Kinyanjui, the internal auditors will streamline financial management, track the county’s use of taxpayer funds and monitor its progress towards meeting departmental goals. AdvertisementGovernor Kinyanjui urged the auditors to practice secrecy and use their positions to guide the management of resources in the county government and ensure they are well-utilised. Among the mandates of the internal auditors will be helping detect fraud and reporting to set audit committees and other authorities to avert loss of public funds. The Public Finance Management (PFM) Act 2012, mandates counties to establish and strengthen the county budget and economic forums.

Source: Daily Nation July 23, 2020 12:15 UTC