Karnali Government Faces Escalating Financial Irregularities, Audit Report Reveals
Summary
The Auditor General's report reveals escalating financial irregularities in Karnali Province government under Chief Minister Yamlal Kandel, highlighting violations in procurement, fund transfers, and lack of financial discipline, especially in the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Urban Development.
Key Points
- Audit irregularities in Karnali Province increased to 2.08 percent in fiscal year 2081/082, totaling over 77 crore rupees.
- Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Urban Development accounts for 50 percent of last year's irregularities, mainly due to procedural errors and delayed issue settlements.
- Audit Committee directives to reduce irregularities have been ignored, contributing to the rise in financial mismanagement.
- Chief Minister Yamlal Kandel's agenda for financial discipline is considered failed, with audit findings showing increased financial anarchy despite public claims.
