Félix Tshisekedi blames the inaction of auditors for the persistence of bad practices in public companies
In a recent communication during the 77th meeting of the Council of Ministers, the Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi sharply criticized the inaction of the auditors in the fight against the bad practices and the anomalies of management which persist in the companies of the portfolio of the government. ‘State.
According to government spokesman Patrick Muyaya, President Tshisekedi stressed the importance of improving the quality of services provided by these companies, respecting their social obligations towards workers and realizing their exploitation and production potential. . However, poor management practices and anomalies continue to exist, despite the detections and revelations of the General Inspectorate of Finance and other control structures.
President Tshisekedi pointed the finger at the inaction of the auditors, who nevertheless received a legal audit mandate from the State to certify the annual accounts and verify the sincerity and conformity of the financial data, in accordance with the standards of good governance in place. He urged the Minister of State, Minister for the Portfolio, to update the supervision of the Prime Minister and remedy this situation as a matter of urgency, in order to avoid the perpetuation of the same failures.
At the same time, the Minister of Finance, Nicolas Kazadi, was instructed to take measures to support the National Order of Chartered Accountants in order to improve the conditions of service for its members. The objective is to guarantee a better contribution of the accounting profession to the promotion of good governance in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
This statement by President Tshisekedi highlights the importance of the role of auditors in the fight against harmful practices and management irregularities. Their work of auditing and certifying accounts is essential to ensure the transparency and financial integrity of public companies. It is therefore crucial that these professionals fully exercise their mandate and take the necessary measures to prevent and correct management anomalies.
In conclusion, President Tshisekedi’s statement highlights the need for better governance in Congolese public enterprises. The action of the auditors is essential to guarantee the proper management of resources and contribute to the economic development of the country. It is therefore essential to strengthen their role and provide them with the necessary resources and support to accomplish their mission with efficiency and integrity