The Court of Accounts of Kinshasa highlights an important subject of concern regarding the non-transmission of the draft edict on the rendering of accounts of the city for the financial year 2022 by the provincial government. This situation led Jimmy Munganga Ngwaka, the first president of the Court of Auditors, to seize the President of the Kinshasa Provincial Assembly, Godé Mpoyi Kadima, in order to raise this failure.
In accordance with the law relating to public finances, it is clearly specified that the draft edict on the rendering of accounts must be tabled before the end of the ordinary session in March. Failure to comply with this rule is considered a mismanagement according to article 214 of the said law. This is why Jimmy Munganga Ngwaka asks the Provincial Assembly to take the necessary measures and to apply the sanctions provided for by the Constitution against the provincial government or its members responsible for the delay observed.
The draft edict on the rendering of accounts had been adopted in balance, with revenue and expenditure amounting to 883,238,883,167.63 Fc. The execution of this amending budget showed that the revenue amounted to 788,981,568,525.48 Fc, while the expenditure amounted to 788,868,645,405.56 Fc, leaving a positive balance of 112,923,119.92 FC.
It is important to emphasize the impact of accountability in the transparency and good management of public finances. This process makes it possible to report on the use of financial resources and to guarantee the responsibility of the authorities in charge of the management of public funds. By neglecting this obligation, the provincial government is jeopardizing the trust of citizens and compromising transparency in the management of public affairs.
It is therefore imperative that the Kinshasa Provincial Assembly take appropriate measures to remedy this situation and demand that the provincial government comply with its accountability obligations. This step is essential to ensure transparent and accountable governance, where public funds are used efficiently and in the interest of all.
Compliance with the law and accountability procedures is a fundamental pillar of democracy and good governance. It is up to all actors involved to play their part in ensuring transparency and accountability in the use of public resources. The Congolese people deserve rigorous and ethical management of their finances, and it is everyone’s duty to ensure that this is respected.
In conclusion, the non-transmission of the draft edict on the rendering of accounts of the city of Kinshasa for the 2022 budget year is a major concern.. The Court of Auditors seized the Provincial Assembly to recall the importance of this obligation and to request that measures be taken to guarantee compliance with this legal requirement. It is essential to cultivate transparency and accountability in the management of public funds in order to promote sustainable and equitable socio-economic development for all Congolese citizens