Parliament Speaker Anita Among on Tuesday formally received the Auditor General’s annual report, setting the stage for parliamentary scrutiny of government spending and performance across key sectors.
In a statement shared on X, Among said she received the report on behalf of the Parliament of the Republic of Uganda.
The document contains audit findings on ministries, departments and agencies, as well as critical government interventions, including the Parish Development Model (PDM).
The Auditor General’s report is a key accountability instrument, offering an independent assessment of how public resources are managed and whether government programmes deliver value for money.
Its findings often inform parliamentary debates, committee inquiries and, in some cases, corrective action by implementing agencies.
Among noted that she used the occasion to raise concerns about staffing gaps within the Office of the Auditor General.
She urged the Ministry of Finance to address human resource shortfalls and other operational requirements to enable the office to function effectively.
Adequate staffing and funding of the Auditor General’s office have previously been cited as essential to timely audits and comprehensive oversight, especially as government programmes expand in scope and funding.
According to the Speaker, the report will be formally laid on the floor of the House in line with parliamentary procedure.
It will then be referred to the relevant parliamentary committees for detailed examination and reporting.
Committees are expected to review the audit findings, engage accounting officers, and make recommendations to Parliament on corrective measures where weaknesses or irregularities are identified.
The tabling of the report comes amid heightened public interest in accountability, particularly in flagship programmes such as the Parish Development Model, which is central to the government’s strategy for grassroots economic transformation.