THE Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation has refuted an audit report stating they spent N$10,6 million without authorisation.
The government’s most recent audit report shows that eight offices, ministries and agencies, including the Office of the Presidency and the international relations ministry, among others, spent N$806,9 million without the authorisation of the treasury.
This report is for the government books between 1 April 2021 until 31 March 2022.
“An overspending of -1,29% was recorded under the ministry. This was due to the impact of the exchange rate fluctuation on the ministry’s foreign transfers,” international relations executive director Penda Naanda said yesterday.
Naanda said his ministry is unable to project the exchange rate when the fund transfers are completed.
“The effect thereof is only estimated after the financial year.
“It is worth clarifying that these allegations lack accuracy and are rooted in the fluctuations of the exchange rate, as clearly Popular Democratic Movement deputy leader Jennifer van den Heever wants finance minister Iipumbu Shiimi to explain this unauthorised spending.
The finance minister is expected to respond to Van den Heever today in the National Assembly.
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