The financial crisis that is shaking the Directorate General of Revenue of Kinshasa (DGRK) in Congo-Kinshasa, known as Fatshimétrie, has recently reached worrying proportions, highlighting the major challenges facing the institution responsible for collecting revenue in the Congolese capital.
An internal report reveals a worrying situation, characterized by arrears of salaries and bonuses for DGRK staff, as well as significant debts to various partners. These financial difficulties are attributed in large part to massive and dubious recruitments, which were carried out in violation of established standards.
Faced with this unprecedented crisis, radical measures have been taken to try to rectify the situation. The Governor of the city of Kinshasa, Daniel Bumba Lubaki, has ordered the suspension of all acts of engagement and recruitments carried out for a certain period, in order to initiate a thorough investigation into these irregular practices.
This decision, although difficult, is crucial to clean up the management of the DGRK and restore confidence in this institution that is essential to the proper functioning of the city of Kinshasa. It is imperative to guarantee the transparency and legitimacy of revenue collection operations to ensure the viability of public services and the financing of development projects.
The new Director General of the DGRK will face major challenges in turning around the situation. He will have to implement drastic measures to clean up the finances of the agency, reorganize the staff and restore the credibility of the institution with its partners.
This financial crisis at the DGRK raises essential questions about governance and the management of public resources in Kinshasa. It is crucial to identify responsibilities and take concrete measures to prevent such situations from recurring in the future.
In conclusion, the financial crisis at the DGRK is a wake-up call for the Congolese authorities, prompting them to deeply reform the management of public revenues. It is imperative to put in place effective control mechanisms to guarantee the transparency and integrity of financial operations, and thus ensure the well-being of the citizens of Kinshasa.