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    "id": 920357,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/920357/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cherargei",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Cherarkey K Samson",
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    "content": "Madam Temporary Speaker, if you look at reports by the Auditor-General, you will see that there are many problems facing the IFMIS, which was in place before devolution. We have had cases of password theft and cyber-attacks, yet the IFMIS is a system used by the national Treasury for making payments. Therefore, counties should know that even the IFMIS faces challenges. I am told that sometimes the IFMIS is opened at 2.00 a.m. and is closed at 3.00 a.m. The Constitution states clearly the functions of the Auditor-General. These amendments will ensure we have an oversight mechanism in place. Just like in the Public Audit Act, the Auditor-General will have powers to audit any individual in charge of public funds. That will hinder people who may put charges for slaughtering chicken. I remember during the first phase of devolution after the promulgation of the Constitution, some counties proposed to put charges on slaughtering chicken. Others proposed to tax the dead plus the spirits; while others proposed to impose taxes on weddings. In short, there were proposals to levy taxes on many weird things. However, when we have a legislative framework, it will assist counties not to be confused."
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