The Minister of Finance of the South Kivu province, Bernard Muhindo, recently faced a series of crucial questions during his appearance before the Provincial Assembly. The provincial deputies, led by Balungwe Lebon, expressed legitimate concerns about the transparency and management of public finances in the region.
The questions raised by the deputies are numerous and point to potential problems of financial management. They are about the supervision, the redistribution of the collected revenues, but also the use of the checks granted by the governor to the Decentralized Territorial Entities (ETD) for retrocessions. The deputies want to know if these amounts have actually been disbursed and by whom.
In a well-articulated speech before the Assembly, Bernard Muhindo underlined his commitment to provide clear and detailed answers within the allotted 48 hours. He also called for harmonious collaboration between local leaders to achieve real change and promote the development of the province.
The issues raised range from the situation of checks given to ETDs, to projects carried out using the allocated funds, to the use of large sums for fictitious agent salaries. Sensitive points such as manual payroll, the legality of job cuts or the digitalization of provincial services were discussed.
It is essential that the Minister responds precisely and exhaustively to these questions to dispel any doubts about the management of public finances in South Kivu. Transparency and accountability are key elements in building trust and ensuring healthy and sustainable economic development in the province.
To conclude, this confrontation between the Minister of Finance and the Provincial Assembly of South Kivu highlights the crucial importance of financial governance for the well-being of the population. It is the responsibility of all stakeholders involved to ensure rigorous and transparent management of public resources in order to promote real progress in the region.