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    "id": 1033050,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1033050/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Dagoretti South, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. John Kiarie",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 13322,
        "legal_name": "John Kiarie Waweru",
        "slug": "john-kiarie-waweru"
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    "content": "THAT, the Office of the Auditor-General is mandated to audit accounts of national and county governments, courts, commissions and independent offices, Parliament, political parties and accounts of any entity as required by law, and submit reports to Parliament and also to give assurance on the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management and the overall governance at national and county government; THAT, the office can only serve as a tool in the checks and balances of public accountability and promote such accountability when it discharges the mandate independently and in a manner that inspires trust; THAT, the holders of the office must be given constitutional safeguards beyond the fixed term of service of 8 years so that they are insulated from exigencies that may compromise their independence and integrity during their term in office, guarantee personal and financial security of the outgoing auditor-generals, protect them from potential retaliatory actions and safeguard the dignity of the office; THAT, legislation of post service benefits of the holder of the office of the auditor-general is of utmost importance and necessity to enable and ensure the auditor-general’s independence; THAT, there is need for parity in treatment as per the structure of Government and the equivalent levels thereto by inclusion of the Auditor-General’s post service benefits in the Retirement Benefits (Deputy President and Designated State Officers) Act; THAT, efforts to have this matter addressed by the relevant authorities have been futile; THAT, the matter in respect of which this Petition is made is not pending before any court of law or constitutional body. NOW, THEREFORE, your humble Petitioners pray that the National Assembly, through the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning: (i) Enquires into the matter with a view of recommending a retirement benefit package befitting the stature and risk of the office holder; (ii) Initiates legislation on the retirement benefits of the Auditor-General either through amendment of the Retirement Benefits (Deputy President and Designated State Officers) Act or propose any other amendment to statutes or propose new legislation; and, (iii) Makes any other recommendations it deems appropriate in the circumstances of the Petition. And your humble Petitioners will ever pray."
}