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The County Government of Siaya has formally launched the Financial Year 2025/2026 compliance audit process following a strategic entry conference with the Office of the Auditor General, signaling a firm commitment to transparency, fiscal discipline, and good governance.
The high-level session, led by Deputy Director of Audit Mr. Samuel Chege, lays the groundwork for the audit exercise scheduled to commence on July 6, 2026.
Convened in accordance with Section 31(1)(b) of the Public Audit Act, 2015, the meeting served as a critical alignment forum—bringing together auditors and county leadership to clarify audit objectives, streamline timelines, and outline documentation requirements essential for a seamless review.
In his remarks, Mr. Chege reframed the audit process as a constructive partnership aimed at strengthening institutional systems rather than assigning blame. He called for full cooperation across all county departments, stressing the need for prompt, accurate, and comprehensive responses to audit queries.
“An effective audit is built on openness and collaboration. Timely access to credible information will ensure both efficiency and integrity in this process,” he noted.
The conference also explored practical strategies to fast-track the audit while safeguarding quality and compliance with statutory deadlines.
The meeting drew top-tier county leadership, including County Secretary Ms. Elizabeth Adongo, Finance CECM Mr. George Nyingiro, alongside Chief Officers, Directors, Municipal Managers, and senior finance and accounting personnel—underscoring a unified administrative front ahead of the exercise.
As counties nationwide face heightened scrutiny over public resource management, the upcoming audit places Siaya at a pivotal moment to reinforce public trust, tighten financial controls, and demonstrate leadership in accountable governance.
With the countdown to the audit now underway, the message from Siaya is unmistakable: transparency is not merely a requirement—it is a governing principle.
