Every Franc Counts: "Turning Audit Findings into Action”

In a significant step toward strengthening transparency and accountability, Transparency International Rwanda has unveiled its latest analysis of the Auditor General’s Report on decentralized entities for the 2023/2024 financial year. The event brought together key stakeholders in Public Financial Management, all united by a shared goal: ensuring that public resources truly serve the people.

This annual analysis, conducted by TI-Rwanda, aims to make complex audit reports more understandable and accessible—not only to government officials, but also to ordinary citizens. By doing so, it empowers communities with evidence-based insights to better engage in local governance and financial oversight.

However, the findings reveal a concerning trend. Non-expenditure-related weaknesses have increased by 38%, rising from 1,132.027 billion Rwandan francs in the 2022/2023 fiscal year to 1,343.853 billion francs in 2023/2024. These figures, drawn from audit reports across all 27 districts and the City of Kigali, highlight persistent gaps that demand urgent attention.

Speaking at the event, the Guest of Honor, Richard Kubana, Director General at Rwanda Local Government, reaffirmed that accountability in public financial management is not just a government duty—it is a shared national responsibility.

He outlined ongoing reforms aimed at improving asset management, including the registration of public assets through the IFMIS system, privatization initiatives, and stronger collaboration between institutions. He also welcomed constructive criticism, emphasizing the government’s commitment to ensuring that audit recommendations are not only heard—but implemented.

Adding to the discussion, development partners highlighted the critical role of citizen participation. They stressed that meaningful engagement from the public is essential to achieving long-term, sustainable improvements in financial governance.