Fatshimetrie, a delicate public management affair in Kinshasa
The city of Kinshasa, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is the scene of a public management affair which was recently the subject of a verdict at the Court of Auditors. A senior public accountant, Ms. Moyaka Buela Bienvenue, was fined 20 million Congolese francs for mismanagement.
The presiding judge of the hearing, Mr Gilbert Tondwangu, concluded that Ms Bienvenue was guilty of late transmitting her accounts to the Court of Auditors during the 2020-2021-2022 financial years. This conviction underlines the importance of respecting deadlines and transparency in the management of public funds.
This affair highlights the issues of budgetary and financial discipline within the Congolese public administration. The Court of Auditors, as a judicial control body, ensures the proper use of public funds for the well-being of all. The public hearings organized as part of this affair highlight the need for accountability and accountability of public managers.
It is crucial that public officials are held accountable for their actions and that breaches of financial regulations are punished. Transparency and integrity in the management of public finances are essential principles to guarantee citizens’ confidence in state institutions.
By highlighting cases of management misconduct like that of Ms. Moyaka Buela Bienvenue, the Court of Auditors sends a strong message on the importance of good governance and the fight against corruption. It is essential that public authorities ensure that public funds are used efficiently and transparently for the well-being of the population.
In conclusion, the Fatshimetrie affair in Kinshasa highlights the importance of budgetary and financial discipline in the management of public funds. Transparency, accountability and accountability of public managers are fundamental principles to ensure sound and ethical management of public resources.