The governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha, on Thursday began the probing of the administration of the immediate past governor of the state, Rochas Okorocha, by constituting a committee to among other things conduct a forensic audit on the accounts of the state domiciled in several banks.
A statement issued in Owerri, the state capital by the Secretary to the State Government, Uche Onyeagucha, said that the governor equally urged the committee to ascertain and document the locations of balances on all bank accounts operated by the state government, its Ministries, Departments, and Agencies as of May 29, 2019.
The statement equally urged the committee members to review the operations of the State Board of Internal Revenue.
While Abraham Nwankwo serves as the chairman, Nick Opara Ndudu, Nze Charles Onwunali, Kelechi Omeni-Nzewuihe, Ihime Aliliele, Charles Nwogu UdezeIbezim, and Mrs. Ify Maureen Okafor serve.
The statement partly reads, “To ascertain and document the locations of and balances on all bank accounts operated by Imo State government, its Ministries, Departments, and Agencies as of May 29, 2019.
“To review all financial transactions and where necessary a forensic audit, with a view to ascertaining sources of funds and the application of same.
” To review such disbursements/applications of State resources to ascertain the propriety of charges levied on accounts, interest payment on loans and deposits where applicable, authorization, etc.
*To review the operations of the Imo State Board of Internal Revenue with a view to recommending appropriate strategies to reposition the agency for better performance and sustained growth.”
Culled from Punch
