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    "content": "Finally, we had the challenge of inadequate staffing in accounts departments of various Ministries. My Committee noted that in almost all Ministries and departments, the number of professional accountants was not adequate to perform efficiently and effectively. As a result, the situation contributed to poor bookkeeping and delayed accounts, amongst others. My Committee recommends that the Government should not only provide for adequate staffing of professional accountants but also build capacity within existing staff to enable them to cope with the workload. I am glad to announce to the House that because of the pressure we have perpetually been creating, the Treasury has confirmed this week, that they are hiring a total of 700 new accountants which will go a long way to ease the work of the four watchdog Committees. I would like to request my colleagues in the Public Investment Committee (PIC), the Budget Committee and the Local Authorities and Funds Accounts Committee to join us in urging the Ministry of Finance that these 700 accountants who will be employed should not be old people. They must make sure that these jobs are given to young graduates from the University of"
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