Labour PS grilled over expenditure of ksh. 244 Million without Approval.
The National Assembly public Accounts committee, has questioned Labour Principal Secretary, Joseph Motari, over the expenditure of 244 million shillings.
This comes after the state department for social protection, failed to account for approximately Kshs244,901,512, spent on unsupported purchase of materials and supplies.
Led by the committee chair, Suba MP John Mbadi, The legislators demanded to know why the PS reportedly did not follow the right procurement laws for purchasing specialised materials and supplies.
Mbadi posed,”The law is very clear that such expenditure must be supported by the schedule…why did the Department overlook the law?”
On his part, Motari explained that the Auditor’s report did not capture the part where his department, incurred expenses of uniforms, food and clothing.
He stated that the items were supplied to Children’s rehabilitation schools, rescue centres, remand homes, and vocational rehabilitation centres.
Motari stated,”By the time of the audit Remand Homes had not submitted their returns on time,”
The department’s main agenda is to protect the rights & welfare of all children through coordination, supervision, and provision of services as per the Constitution and the Children Act of 2022.
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