He was presenting the 2024 Annual Audit Report to both chambers of Parliament on May 6, 2025.
The report, covering the fiscal year ending 30 June 2024, also detailed other improvements, including a reduction in unlawful expenditure and significant recoveries through preventive audits.
The increase to 94% of public entities earning unqualified opinions on their financial statements reflects growing adherence to financial standards.
The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) expanded its audit coverage, examining 239 public entities and issuing 242 financial audit reports and 243 compliance audit reports, compared to 222 and 220, respectively, in 2023.
Additionally, the OAG conducted 18 performance audits, 7 information systems audits, and 10 special audits requested by stakeholders.
Compliance with laws and regulations improved, with 75% of entities receiving unqualified opinions, up from 69%. Value-for-money audits also advanced, with 66% of entities achieving unqualified opinions, compared to 59% in 2023.
Preventive audits were a key success, enabling the recovery or adjustment of Frw 9.29 billion in inflated bills out of Frw 9.39 billion identified since 2023.
Unlawful expenditure decreased to Frw 2.04 billion in 2024 from Frw 2.57 billion in 2023, reflecting enhanced oversight. Kamuhire urged Chief Budget Managers to strengthen internal controls to sustain this trend.
Despite these gains, challenges remain, including delayed contracts, stalled construction projects, and idle assets. Kamuhire called on responsible entities to prioritize timely project execution and improve service delivery.
The implementation rate of audit recommendations rose slightly to 60% from 59%, indicating a need for better follow-through.
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