JPAC Says Accountant General “Not Moving Right\

The Joint Public Accounts Committee says the accountant general isn't moving right.

The Committee met on Monday, 2nd October and has released a statement, quote, "registering its grave concern on the continued unavailability of timely and complete Financial Statements from the Office of the Accountant General….Committee members unanimously and urgently call on the Ministry of Finance to immediately provide all requisite resources, and expertise to the Treasury Department to ensure that the Treasury can meet its legal commitments to the National Assembly and comply with the Finance & Audit (Reform) Act.", Chapter 15 of the Laws of Belize.

The last national audit report produced was for the financial year 2014-2015.