In the political and financial landscape of our society, the relations between control bodies such as the General Inspectorate of Finance (IGF) and the Court of Auditors are currently arousing a lively debate. Tensions are rising as the Attorney General at the Court of Auditors wishes to hear the head of the IGF department, Jules Alingete Key, following an inspection mission carried out by the latter at the Générale des Carrières et des Mines (Gecamines).
At the heart of this controversy is a question of competence and legitimacy. On the IGF side, it is argued that the Court of Auditors does not have the necessary authority to summon the head of the General Inspectorate of Finance. According to them, since the IGF is a control department attached to the Presidency of the Republic, only the presidential authority is authorized to carry out such an approach. Social networks and the media echo these divergences, fueling debates and positions taken by civil society.
During the second scientific day of the IGF, Herman Iyeleza Kebe Kenza, Inspector General of Finance and Coordinator of the General Inspectorate of Finance, spoke to denounce the attacks against the service. According to him, this controversy does not only target the head of service Jules Alingete, but the entire IGF. He warns against a defamatory campaign aimed at discrediting the work carried out by the General Inspectorate of Finance.
Under the leadership of the President of the Republic, Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, the IGF has accomplished considerable work in the fight against corruption and embezzlement of public funds. Herman Iyeleza Kebe Kenza stressed the importance of supporting this approach and promoting the results obtained through a scientific approach in the production of control and mission reports.
It is essential to recall that the IGF has extensive competence in the financial control of public entities, public institutions and organizations receiving financial support from the State. As the government’s senior audit service, the General Inspectorate of Finance plays a crucial role in monitoring public finances and preventing fraud.
Faced with the challenges of transparency and integrity, it is essential to preserve the independence and effectiveness of control bodies to ensure the proper management of public funds. The collaboration between the Court of Auditors and the General Inspectorate of Finance must be part of a framework that respects the skills and missions of each, in the greater interest of public governance.
In conclusion, the current controversy between the Court of Auditors and the General Inspectorate of Finance highlights the importance of transparent and responsible governanceIt is necessary to promote collaboration and constructive dialogue between these institutions to strengthen the effectiveness of financial control and the protection of public interests.