A recent federal audit has flagged a number of financial and management issues at Canada’s embassy in Nairobi, Kenya, including suspected irregularities in fuel purchases, improper contracting, and spending without approval.
Numerous problems with contracting, purchasing, and oversight were identified at the embassy, which employs 171 individuals, has a fleet of 36 vehicles, and enjoys an annual budget of more than $12.5 million, according to the May audit conducted by Global Affairs Canada’s (GAC) Office of the Chief Audit Executive and Special Investigations that was posted online July 31.
“The audit identified inconsistent application of established processes across programs, which weakens overall control effectiveness and oversight reliability,” the report reads….