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    "content": "get the specific answers on some of the issues that have been raised. Initially, we did not know which counties had kept the money because they had refused to respond. Lastly, as we have seen in the Report of the Auditor-General, some of the counties have opened numerous accounts in commercial banks where they are able to use the money without going through the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) and, therefore, avoid accountability. The main reason for opening bank accounts in commercial banks is because they can easily withdraw money without being noticed or going through the IFMIS. Therefore, it is wrong and illegal. Counties are only allowed to open accounts for purposes of imprest or collection of revenue, which should be transferred to the Revenue Account in the Central Bank of Kenya. The Controller of Budget submits reports in every quarter on the implementation of budget. When she seeks information on the bank accounts, they invariably hide some of the accounts. For example, if a county has 10 bank accounts, they only mention two or three accounts. This is why the auditors raise this issue many times. Therefore, there is a major risk that money is being stolen in the counties because they are able to open accounts wherever and whenever they want and they do not disclose to the auditors."
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