LAGOS ASSEMBLY LAUNCHES AUDIT OF LGs, LCDAs TO BOOST GRASSROOTS ACCOUNTABILITY

LAGOS ASSEMBLY LAUNCHES AUDIT OF LGs, LCDAs TO BOOST GRASSROOTS ACCOUNTABILITY


The Lagos State House of Assembly has commenced an audit of the financial accounts of the state’s 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) as part of measures to strengthen transparency and accountability at the grassroots level.

The exercise was formally declared open on Wednesday by the Chairman of the House Committee on Public Accounts (Local), Nureni Akinsanya, at the Lateef Jakande Hall of the Assembly Complex in Ikeja.

Akinsanya said the audit was aimed at promoting prudent management of public funds and ensuring strict adherence to financial regulations across all local councils in the state.

He explained that the exercise was being conducted in line with Section 52 of the Local Government Administration Law 2024, as well as Rule 116 of the Standing Orders of the Lagos State House of Assembly.

According to the committee chairman, the audit would help identify financial lapses where they exist and guide council officials on appropriate procedures for managing public resources.

“This exercise is critical for examining records and determining whether financial operations are carried out correctly. Where errors are identified, necessary corrections will be made, and officials will be guided on the proper course of action,” Akinsanya said.

He expressed confidence that the audit would achieve its objectives, particularly in addressing anomalies and ensuring compliance with due process by local government chairmen and other council officials.

Akinsanya further disclosed that the committee would conduct a detailed review of the 2023 Auditor-General’s report for Local Governments, stressing that the process would be carried out objectively and without bias.

He added that officials expected to appear before the committee include council chairmen and vice chairmen, leaders of councils, members of executive committees, council managers, treasurers, and other key officers involved in financial administration.

According to him, the committee’s findings and recommendations would be presented to the House at the conclusion of the exercise for further legislative consideration and necessary action.

The audit process has already begun, with councils such as Epe Local Government Area, Ikoyi-Obalende LCDA, Ifelodun LCDA, Agboyi-Ketu LCDA, and Ojo Local Government Area among the first to be examined.

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