THE Committee on Public Accounts (State) of the Lagos House of Assembly has commenced the consideration of the Auditor-General's report on the accounts of the State for the Year 2023 with its Chairman, Hon. Kehinde Olaide Joseph, promising that it is not a witch-hunt exercise.
According to information reaching AlimoshoToday, Kehinde Joseph, who is the Lagos State House of Assembly Member for the Alimosho Constituency ll, however, said the Committee would invite Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) for questioning about its oversight function concerning the report.
Kehinde Joseph noted that the exercise was empowered by Section 125(2) and Section 129(1c) of the 1999 Constitution as amended. "The aim of the Committee is to invite all heads of the MDAs and to seek clarifications regarding the queries raised in the Auditor-General's report to enhance service delivery in the State.
"The exercise will also ascertain the completion, accuracy and reliability of the financial transactions within the sectors and confirm the level of compliance with financial regulations, relevant legislations and accounting standards and reflect on each sector's financial performance and position.
"In addition, the Committee would confirm the revenue and budget performances of all MDAs, reconciliation of the financial records with the Oracle System of the MDAs, and ascertain the project management and control systems of MDAs in Lagos State.
"I urge you to bear in mind that public expectation is high on this administration, as we have been acknowledged as the reference point in probity and accountability in governance by other States in the Federation.
"The House of Assembly, under the leadership of the Rt. Hon. (Dr) Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, cannot afford to disappoint the electorate as the present administration is positioned to build and improve on previous foundations laid for the development of the State,” he said.
