Millions of Shillings Missing in Homa Bay, Auditor General Report Reveals

Unaccounted Expenditures in the County Assembly: According to the Auditor General's report, the County Assembly of Homa Bay spent over Ksh 5.3 million on foreign travel, but failed to provide supporting documents such as visas, air tickets, boarding passes, and back-to-office reports. Additionally, the report highlights irregularities in domestic travel expenses, with a lack of documentation to support the expenditure of Ksh 214.265 million. These findings raise serious concerns about the transparency and accountability of the County Assembly's financial management. Stalled Projects and Questionable Expenditures: The County Assembly is not the only entity under scrutiny. The audit report also reveals stalled projects in Homa Bay, including the construction of an automated gatehouse and the County Assembly Office Block. Despite payments made to contractors, these projects remain incomplete, casting doubt on the effectiveness of project management and procurement processes. Inconsistencies in Executive Spending: The executive branch of Homa Bay County is not exempt from scrutiny. The audit report points out inconsistencies in financial documents provided during the audit. There are discrepancies in the transfers from the County Revenue Fund, as well as transfers to other government entities. These inaccuracies raise concerns about the accuracy and completeness of the financial statements.