The role of the Court of Auditors in the management of the local development program of 145 territories in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the subject of controversy. Indeed, the general manager of the BCeCo, Jean Mabi Mulumba, affirmed in an official press release that the Court of Auditors had ordered a control on the execution of this program. However, the Court of Auditors quickly reacted by denying these allegations and by affirming that no control had been carried out.
In a letter addressed to the director general of BCeCo, the president of the chamber of the Court of Auditors, Kinzhele Ndala Lele Louis, expressed his astonishment at these allegations “of rare gravity”. He recalled that any control by the Court of Auditors begins with the signing of a mission order by the first president, which was not the case in this case. Moreover, he underlined that the public prosecutor’s office at the Court of Auditors does not have the same prerogatives as a mission of the Court of Auditors itself.
The President of the Chamber of the Court of Auditors also criticized the attitude of the Director General of the BCeCo, stressing that it is not up to a manager of an audited entity to take advantage of the precedence of the Court of Auditors over other finance and public property bodies.
He thus asked Jean Mabi Mulumba to withdraw his information note sent to the BCeCo branch managers and to comply with any checks that would be carried out in this context.
This controversy highlights the importance of the public expenditure committed within the framework of the local development program of 145 territories and the risks related to their management. It is therefore essential that the various entities concerned collaborate in a transparent manner that respects the skills of each.
This case also underlines the importance of the role of the Court of Auditors in the control of public finances in the DRC. The Court of Auditors plays an essential role in the fight against corruption and the improvement of the management of public resources. It is therefore essential to preserve its independence and credibility.
In conclusion, the controversy around the control of the Court of Auditors in the management of the local development program of 145 territories highlights the importance of transparency and collaboration between the different actors involved in the management of public finances. It is essential to respect each other’s skills and to work together to ensure effective and responsible management of public resources in the DRC