Kotido ARDC Lokwii Calls for Action on Auditor General’s Report

The Assistant Resident District Commissioner (ARDC) for Kotido District, Peter Lokwi Abraham, has called for decisive action on the findings of the Auditor General’s Report for the 2024/2025 financial year, stressing that public officials must be held accountable for poor performance and the misuse of public resources.

Lokwii made the remarks during the dissemination of the Auditor General’s Report, organised by the Karamoja Anti-Corruption Coalition (KACC) at the Kotido District Hall on Thursday, 23 July 2026. He expressed concern over the performance of some district officials, particularly in the Human Resource Department, saying their conduct reflected a lack of professionalism and competence.

The audit findings were presented by Dr. Ayub Mukisa, Head of the Karamoja Anti-Corruption Coalition. The report highlighted several irregularities, including salary overpayments and underpayments, disbursement of the Parish Revolving Fund to ineligible beneficiaries, irregularities in the construction of Rengen Seed Secondary School, and the under-release of secondary school capitation grants compared to actual student enrolment.

According to the Office of the Auditor General (OAG), medical equipment worth UGX 123 million was delivered to Kamoru Health Centre during the financial year but remained unused, resulting in avoidable wastage of public resources.

The dissemination meeting brought together officials from the Kotido District Local Government, Nakere Rural Women Activists (NARWOA), the Multi Community Based Development Initiative (MUCOBADI), StrongMinds, and community monitors to discuss the findings and possible corrective measures.

Responding to the audit report, Kotido District Education Officer Benson Katyango cited absenteeism among teachers as one of the sector’s biggest challenges. He explained that some teachers report to Kotido, secure placement on the government payroll, obtain loans, and later abandon their duty stations, disrupting service delivery in schools.

Meanwhile, the Kotido District Principal Internal Auditor, Ochen David Aleper, observed that projects procured and managed by the central government are often difficult for district authorities to supervise effectively. He noted that the limited oversight over centrally managed projects contributes to implementation challenges and delays, underscoring the need for closer coordination between central and local governments.

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