Sh26m spent without approval in Taita-Taveta County

An audit report has revealed irregular expenditure and decline in revenue in the defunct local authorities in Taita-Taveta County.

About Sh26 million was spent by the defunct municipal council between March and May last year without approval from the Controller of Budget, the audit report says.

The report says there was no evidence of official handing over as this was not facilitated by the office of the Transition Authority.

"Bank Accounts of the defunct county council were closed on May 26, 2013, and a total of Sh26.5 million transferred to the county government bank accounts. No bank reconciliation statements had been prepared," Ouko said in his audit report.

Audit review indicated that records of ratepayers were not maintained, hence it was not possible to confirm the accuracy of more than Sh45 million as indicated in a report.