Interior Ministry is headed by Cabinet Secretary Joseph Nkaisery (Photo:David Gichuru-Standard)
Over Sh3 billion may have
been lost at the Ministry of Interior, a new audit report has revealed. The
report by the Auditor General indicates billions of shillings collected as
revenue for various services offered mostly by the police in the last financial
year could not be accounted for. In the report tabled before the National
Assembly Wednesday, Auditor General Edward Ouko says that the Directorate of
Criminal Investigations (DCI) Headquarters may have lost up to Sh193.03
million. "The inspection at the DCI Headquarters indicated 543,108 Police
Clearing Certificates were issued, out of which Sh542.19 million was realized
as application fees. However, the statement reflects a collection of Sh350.08
million," reads the report. The immigration department revenue statement
reflects an amount of Sh2.63 billion against visa and consular fees. It was not
however possible to ascertain the accuracy and completeness of the amount as
some documents were missing. "Entry declaration forms and application visa
forms together with receipts could not be verified at the immigration offices
at Jomo Kenyatta and Moi International Airports," states the report. ALSO
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same time, revenue totalling up to Sh77.92 million collected at the various
county and sub-county Administration Police offices from hiring of police
services cannot be traced. According to the audit report, this revenue was not
posted in cash books and the Integrated Financial Management Information
(IFMIS) ledger, contrary to the Public Finance Management Regulations. An
inspection of financial statements maintained at different sub-county
headquarters raised eye-brows, with the auditor expressing fears that millions
of shillings may have been pocketed by Government officials. Kisumu Central
Sub-County Administration Police Commander Office, where it was noted that
although the station was paid Sh4.4 million for provision of armed security
services by the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), the cash was not
surrendered to the ministry. "Fake receipts, which are not accountable
documents, were issued in exchange for money paid by NSSF for the provision of
armed security at their plot in Milimani, Kisumu," states the report.
Other losses of revenue collected from hiring of security services were
recorded at the Kilifi sub-county (Sh1.53 million), Likoni sub-county
(Sh742,000) and Kwale sub-county AP commander's office (Sh870,020).
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