Tag: Audits
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UK Government Influencer Spend Exceeds £1 Million Since 2024, Sparking Debate Over Public Sector Messaging
Overview: Government Influencer Campaigns Reach Across Sectors New figures show that the UK government has spent more than £1 million on social media influencers since 2024 to promote a range of public service campaigns. The spending includes contracting hundreds of influencers to reach diverse audiences on topics from environmental policy to welfare reforms. This approach,…
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Audit Suspension and Beyond: Taxpayers’ Christmas Wish List for Clarity and a Smarter Tax System
Introduction: ASeason of Pause and Possibility This holiday season brings more than gifts and surprises; it marks a rare pause in BIR field audits and ignites a hopeful conversation about a tax system that is clearer, smarter, and fairer for all. The interruption in routine enforcement provides a moment to reflect on what works, what…
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Forestry Commission Refutes Interdiction Claims Over GH¢623,000 Revenue
Forestry Commission Responds to Interdiction Rumors The Forestry Commission has dismissed circulating reports that two of its staff were interdicted for allegedly generating GH¢623,000 in revenue for the agency. In a formal statement, the commission described the publications as false, misleading, and deliberately designed to tarnish its image. Officials emphasized that no disciplinary action has…
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Ghost FMRs Mindanao audit uncovers missing, non-existent roads
Overview The Department of Agriculture’s ongoing audit into farm-to-market roads (FMRs) has flagged nine Mindanao projects as non-existent, with an estimated value of about ₱125 million. After initially identifying three ghost projects on Monday, the agency announced six more that were reported as completed but were never built. Locations and scope Seven of the non-existent…