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Auditors-General seek full autonomy

By BusinessNews Staff on December 5, 2013

Auditors-General in Nigeria, on Wednesday advocated for full autonomy to enable them discharge their responsibilities effectively.

The auditors in a communique released after their 43rd conference in Sokoto, also demanded that their funding should come from the first line charge.

The communique was jointly signed by the Auditor-General of the Federation, Samuel Ukura; Auditor-General of Sokoto State, Sambo Nawawi and Mr Barnabas Achaka, Secretary, body of Federal and state Auditors-General.

The auditors identified the absence of special incentives, inadequate funding, poor and outdated working tools, skills gaps and poor working environment as some of the challenges facing effective auditing in the country.

They supported the adoption of the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) by the three tiers of government with effect from January, 2014.

“IPSAS implementation will certainly enhance transparency and accountability in pubic governance in the country and attract foreign direct investment,” it added.

The communique solicited the support of leaders at all levels of government in the implementation of IPSAS through training of personnel and provision of necessary tools.

The auditors reiterated the need for the release of adequate funds in support of the implementation of the system at all levels of government.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the communique condemned terrorists attacks in the country, and supported the ongoing negotiation to end the prolonged nationwide strike by ASUU.

They commended the Sokoto State Government for hosting the conference and its commitment to implement the IPSAS. (NAN)

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