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    "id": 1058148,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Musuruve",
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        "legal_name": "Getrude Musuruve Inimah",
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    "content": "Okay, Mr. Temporary Speaker. Thank you also for the extension of time. I thank Sen. M. Kajwang’ and his team for coming up with this Report because it is now in the history of many other documents. It is possible for anyone, even after some years, to look at it and see exactly what transpired in 2014/2015 Financial Year. It is now a permanent document that can even be availed to citizens to read and understand what exactly happened. An audit report is very important because it is supposed to show how county executives utilised the money given to them. It will show how much was given and how it was utilised. If anything is amiss, then the report will not be favourable. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, a good audit report speaks something about county executives. It says how wise they were with regard to use of public money. An audit report is informative. It is supposed to be transparent showing how transparent or not people were, which is very important. Every county executive needs a yearly budget when they get money. Of course, the business of the Senate is to ensure money goes to counties. When the money gets there, it is our desire that it reaches the common man through service delivery. That is why we allocate and approve money to counties. Therefore, it is just important that an audit report is done. Accounts are audited to ensure the money that goes to counties is spent well in giving service to wananchi. Before counties start using the money they have been given, it is important and necessary that county executives have a yearly plan. In the yearly plan, they should prioritise projects, which can only be done if there is public participation. This way, the public will be aware of the amount of money that has come to their county and the needs that the money will go into. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, public participation is important even before county executives begin to utilize their allocation. If there are any pending bills, then they should come out clearly and explain why. An audit investigation should state whether contracts The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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