President Mohammed Shahabuddin asked the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) office to ensure transparent and accountable use of public funds.
The President came up with the directive as a three-member delegation led by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of Bangladesh, Md Nurul Islam, handed over an audit and accounts report to him at Bangabhaban here Monday afternoon.
President’s Press Secretary Md Joynal Abedin said that the President had instructed all relevant authorities to maintain transparency and accountability in government spending.
The President emphasized the importance of auditing to verify that people’s money is being used properly, as Bangladesh’s budget and development programs continue to grow every year.
“Ensure spending public funds as the audit is very important to ensure transparency in government expenditure for the sake of public interest,” the President told the delegators.
The Head of the State asked all concerned to be more proactive in resolving audit objections as the delegation submitted the importance of audit is immense to ensure order in the financial sector, he added.
The Head of the State directed the CAG to take necessary steps to update all audits and resolve any outstanding audit objections.
During the meeting, the CAG provided an overview of their recent work, including 45 compliance audit reports, two utility account reports, and two financial account reports.
They also informed the President about measures taken regarding government employee salaries, pensions, and other benefits.
Thanking the delegation led by the CAG for submitting the audit and accounts report, the President hoped that the CAG office would take all possible steps in ensuring more transparency in its overall activities in days to come.
Secretaries concerned to the President’s office were also present.
