The Acting Auditor-General of Sierra Leone has informed the general public that the Audit Report on the Accounts of Sierra Leone for the year ended 31st December 2023 was submitted to Parliament on Monday, 9th December 2024. The report will be made available on the Audit Service Sierra Leone (ASSL) website after it has been tabled in Parliament.
This announcement was made in a press release issued by the Management of ASSL on the same day.
According to the press release, Section 119(2) of the 1991 Constitution of Sierra Leone mandates the Auditor-General to audit the Public Accounts of Sierra Leone and all public offices, including the courts, the accounts of central and local government administrations, universities, and similar public institutions. This also extends to any statutory corporation, company, or other entity established by an Act of Parliament or statutory instrument, or funded partly or wholly with public funds.
The press release further emphasized that Section 119(4) of the Constitution requires the Auditor-General to submit their report to Parliament within twelve months of the end of the previous financial year. The report should highlight any irregularities in the audited accounts and any other matters deemed necessary to bring to Parliament’s attention.
The Audit Service Sierra Leone reaffirms its commitment to being a leading audit organization that promotes excellence and accountability in public institutions.
