The Annual Roar: The 2011 Auditor General’s Report (Part III)

The abuse of the Contingencies Fund continued unabated despite comment to this effect in previous PAC reports. As required by Section 25 of the FAA Act, this fund should only be used if the proposed expenditure is (a) unforeseen (b) urgent (c) no other provision exists and (d) the expenditure cannot be postponed without injury to the public interest until adequate provision is made by the National Assembly. It follows that the Fund should