Director of Mineral Resources Company: No Financial Irregularities within our Company

Sudnhorizon – Hala Hamza

The Director General of the Mineral Resources Company, Mohamed Taher, has rejected allegations of irregularities and mismanagement in the company’s operational procedures, as reported in the Auditor General’s report for 2024.

Taher told Sudanhorizon that the discrepancies in the report stemmed from the circumstances surrounding the expenditures, whether charged to the River Nile State or the company’s headquarters.

He added that the expenditures were made to benefit the River Nile State, and this was within the company’s discretionary powers, a point that was clarified to the Auditor General. He emphasized their commitment to financial procedures and controls in expenditures, despite the harsh conditions of war and the decline in mining activity in most states.

Taher explained that he is aware of entities seeking to discredit the company, entities with well-known objectives. He also highlighted the crucial role of the Auditor General in improving financial performance and safeguarding public funds.

The report issued by the Auditor General, a copy of which was obtained by Sudanhorizon, indicated that the total amount disbursed from March until the last disbursement during the reporting period reached 440 million pounds. The Auditor General directed the recovery of these funds due to the irregularity of their disbursement and requested to be informed of the actions taken.

The report stated that the company’s Director General is primarily responsible, according to Article 49, by virtue of his authority to authorize financial transactions.

The Auditor General emphasized the need for these authorizations to be consistent with regulations, bylaws, and procedures, without any violations, as the audit revealed.

The report clarified that the operational budget item is included in the company’s budget and that the approval from the General Administration to address mining problems in the state is crucial and serves its purpose. However, it is not included in the company’s official documentation. Consequently, the disbursement was processed through the Executive Director and the Head of the Services Department, and the audit found no evidence to indicate that these funds were disbursed under the operational budget item for resolving mining challenges.

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