Nairobi: Bungoma Governor, Kenneth Lusaka, has warned county officials against withholding documents or frustrating an ongoing compliance audit by the Office of the Auditor-General, saying those who fail to cooperate with auditors will face disciplinary action.
According to Kenya News Agency, the governor directed finance officers, accountants, economists, internal auditors, chief officers, and all accounting officers to provide all reports, records, and supporting documents required by the audit team within the stipulated timelines.
Speaking during an audit entry meeting at his office on Wednesday, Lusaka emphasized transparency and accountability in the management of public resources, cautioning that any attempt to delay or obstruct the audit process would attract disciplinary action. He stated that officers withholding documents or obstructing the process would be held personally responsible and face appropriate disciplinary measures.
Lusaka clarified that the audit should not be perceived as a fault-finding mission but as a constitutional exercise aimed at enhancing public financial management and service delivery. He reminded county staff that the Office of the Auditor-General is an independent constitutional institution mandated to assess the lawful and efficient management of public funds.
The governor urged chief officers, directors, and department heads to ensure complete documentation and facilitate the audit without delays. Lusaka reiterated that the audit is not a witch-hunt but a process to reinforce accountability and improve service delivery.
He expressed that the audit findings should help identify weaknesses, tighten internal controls, improve financial reporting, and enhance accountability in using public resources. The compliance audit, initiated with the entry meeting, will span 17 days, examining the county’s financial systems, records, and adherence to the Public Finance Management Act and other relevant regulations.
Lusaka affirmed his administration’s commitment to full legal compliance and intent to use the audit to strengthen governance and safeguard public resources.
