Police detectives and internal auditors from the Ministry of Finance, will soon begin investigations into the “misappropriation of funds and the blatant attempts to steal” public funds according to Public Health Minister – Volda Lawrence. The Minister issued a warning to senior employees of the Public Health Ministry telling them to look out for the presence of personnel from the two bodies.
Minister Lawrence who is a professional accountant told employees when she took over the mantle in January 2017 that she would not tolerate dishonest employees.
In a frank discourse with senior MOPH officials, the Public Health Minister raised questions about “blatant attempts to steal” and other brazen dishonest acts perpetrated by MOPH employees. The Public Health Minister said the police and officials from the Ministry of Finance will carry out open investigations into ongoing corrupt practices by staff members.
“Fraud has been ongoing for a long time at the Public Health Ministry”, Minister Lawrence said.