Auditor General Toyam Raya Calls for Effective Audit System
Summary
Auditor General Toyam Raya has called for clearer laws and stronger human resource management to make Nepal’s audit system more effective. He said ambiguity over financial accountability in government bodies and universities is complicating arrears settlement and reimbursement of foreign aid and grants.
Key Points
- Toyam Raya said the audit system needs better human resources and clearer legal provisions to function effectively.
- He warned that unclear responsibility for accounting officers in government bodies and universities is creating problems in settling arrears.
- Raya said delays in claiming foreign loan and grant reimbursements are often caused by project chiefs, secretaries, and frequent staff transfers.
- He noted that more local levels have responded to preliminary audit reports this year, calling it a positive development.
