ORG says ombudsman, Public Procurement law and FOIA would help give public greater awareness of govt’s spendingNASSAU, BAHAMAS — An audit into the internal controls and operations of the Bahamas Public Parks and Beaches Authority highlights the “critical” need for more transparency and accountability in governance, said a governance reformer. Matt Aubry, executive director of the Organization for Responsible Governance (ORG), said it also indicates the need for better management of government agencies as well as state-owned enterprises (SOE). – ORG Executive Director Matt AubryAubry told Eyewitness News: “The audit on the Bahamas Public Parks and Public Beaches Authority highlights the critical need for more transparency and accountability in governance and the management of government agencies and state-owned enterprises. “ORG has long advocated for greater fiscal transparency and increased accountability to increase the trust of the public and the private sector in government spending. – ORG Executive Director Matt AubryThe report, which was released last week, concluded that the Bahamas Public Parks and Public Beaches Authority requested and received consistent supplemental funding beyond its annual budget in the last three fiscal years.

Source: Ethiopian News December 20, 2021 11:18 UTC