PM announces the setting up of a National Accountability Enforcement Authority

A National Accountability Enforcement Authority (NAEA), aligned with Government’s aim to put in place a powerful system to reduce unjustified and irresponsible behaviour as well as waste of resources in the public sector, will be set up, said the Prime Minister, Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam, today, in the National Assembly.

The Prime Minister was replying to a Parliamentary Question pertaining to the Director of Audit Report for financial year 2024-2025.

In his reply, the Prime Minister stated that upon receipt of the Director of Audit Report for the financial year 2024–25, the Ministry of Finance has carried out a comprehensive review of the issues raised in the Report. He delineated the correctives actions taken by the Government to address these, including: Ministries and Departments were directed to investigate the root causes of these issues and implement immediate solutions, and assign a responsible officer to ensure full compliance with recommendations.

Moreover, Supervising Officers and Accounting Officers were called upon to strengthen oversight of their respective statutory bodies to ensure policy alignment, regulatory compliance, and efficient service delivery.

“Government will take decisive and forward-looking measures to address shortcomings highlighted in the Audit Report in a durable and meaningful manner, ensuring lasting impact and tangible improvements”, said Dr Ramgoolam.

According to the Prime Minister, the NAEA will examine findings and recommendations arising from the reports of the entities, including Public Accounts Committee, National Audit Office/ Director of Audit, Audit Committee, Internal Audit and Office of Public Sector Governance. It will also investigate departures from legislations, regulations, procedures and best practices by institutions and public officers referred by the Prime Minister’s Office, he pointed out.

The Prime Minister also indicated that, in relation to the tampering of the figures in the budget by previous Government, Technical Assistance from the IMF for preparing and implementing the Fiscal Responsibility Act has been requested. He pointed out that the National Accountability Enforcement Authority will be given the mandate to ensure compliance with the forthcoming Fiscal Responsibility Act including an assessment of the macroeconomic assumptions.

Moreover, he underlined that relevant legislations will be amended so that following the submission of the Report of the National Audit Office, the Director of Audit submits an additional Report focusing on the most important findings and recommendations to make it easier to impose sanctions where necessary. Abusive practices and waste of public resources should not become recurrent and chronic, stressed Dr Ramgoolam.

With regard to the Performance-Based Budgeting (PBB), the Prime Minister recalled that it represents a powerful tool to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the use of public funds. The PBB, he said, sets out Key Performance Indicators, which Ministries and Departments have to achieve, adding that this is compelling Ministries and Departments to review their processes, eliminate wasteful and sub-optimal practices, and improve service delivery.

14 April 2026

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