THE failure by some government departments and parastatals to submit financial statements to the Auditor General’s Office for auditing is unacceptable. This deliberate reluctance, as reported by the Daily News, the country’s most influential newspaper, yesterday, undermines accountability and fuels corruption. The central government must implement strict measures to compel these entities to comply with…
Compel, audit to curb corruption

The existing situation, where the Auditor General’s Office is frustrated by non-compliance, indicates a systemic failure that requires immediate and forceful intervention.