A war of words has erupted between senators and governors over the audit of Covid-19 funds use by the 47 county governments. The Council of Governors declared that it will no longer allow Auditor General Nancy Gathungu to look at their expenditure of Covid-19 cash. Wambora spoke when he appeared before the Senate Health committee chaired by Trans Nzoia Senator Michael Mbito to respond to audit queries on Covid-19 funds use on Wednesday. “We are concerned that auditors are continuing to audit us on Covid funds use when there has been three previous audits by the Auditor General, Health ministry and National Treasury,” he added sparking protests from senators. The Narok lawmaker reiterated that Senate has powers to instruct the auditor general to carry out audit on any issue it deems fit.

Source: The Star June 04, 2021 02:02 UTC