AG expresses dissatisfaction

Auditor General Bhanu Prasad Acharya has expressed dissatisfaction over the apathy of the government in implementing suggestions put forth by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) on different occasions. “We have noticed that suggestions put forth and weaknesses identified by the OAG are not properly heeded. The government agencies need to be serious about issues raised by the OAG,” said Acharya addressing a function organized to mark the 55th Anniversary of the OAG on Saturday. Khilaraj Regmi, chairman of the Interim Election Council, urged all stakeholders to monitor the abuse of state´s financial resources. Regmi also sought cooperation from all in promotion of good governance, transparency and accountability, which lay foundation of democracy. He also expressed readiness to strengthen physical facilities and human resources at the OAG and provide it greater autonomy. Finance Minister Shankar Prasad Koirala said the government was formulating rules to channelize foreign aid through the government´s budgetary programs to keep track of funds coming into the country.