Media Statement on Public Finance Management In Zambia

The members of civil society are concerned with the current public financial management situation within which we find ourselves as Zambians. The Auditor General’s Report every year reveals how colossal sums of money are mismanaged by those entrusted with the responsibility of managing public funds. Observed misplaced priorities and mismanagement of public funds include the purchase of forty-two fire tenders and the construction of the Lusaka – Ndola dual carriage way. The problem of rampant abuse of public resources has been worsened by the attitude of not demanding for explanations and justifications on the use of public resources exhibited by most Zambians which has allowed many leaders to take advantage and abuse public resources.