By David Mwere More by this AuthorThe National Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has ordered a forensic audit on the Sh236 billion allocated for the fight against Covid-19 amid public uproar over misuse of the funds. According to the National Assembly Standing Orders, Ms Gathungu will have 60 days to present a comprehensive audit report to the committee for action. In the current financial year, the government set aside Sh53.7 billion for Covid-19 response. The general objective of the forensic audit is to identify the types of fraud, corruption and other financial improprieties if any. Audit requestsSection 34 of the Public Audit Act, 2015, empowers the National Assembly to make requests for periodic audits which are proactive, preventive, and deterrent to fraud and corrupt practices.

Source: Daily Nation August 25, 2020 17:59 UTC