No substance to the allegations of improper payments in relation to security matters in 2008
May 05, 2016
Following reports in the written press relating to accusations of improper payments in relation to security matters in 2008, the Ministry of Finance has stated that it is Government Policy not to comment on any payments related to national security issues.
However, all payments in the period under question were made from the consolidated fund in line with financial regulations and Audited by the auditor general.
The Ministry of Finance is satisfied in accordance with the audited annual financial statements of accounts of 2008 by the auditor general that there is no substance to the allegations.
The Ministry of Finance has welcomed the creation of the anti-corruption commission and any citizen has the right to submit their allegations or concerns for investigation by the commission.