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Guyana Public Accounts Committee oversight debates

Overview

In Guyana, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is experiencing internal disagreement over how to manage audit backlogs. Chairman Vishnu Panday has opposed a proposal to consolidate multiple years of outstanding annual reports into fewer hearings, arguing that such a move could “undermine the committee’s effectiveness” and fail to provide necessary scrutiny. In contrast, Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill has defended consolidation as a way to prevent the “inefficient use of public resources.”

Despite these procedural debates, Auditor General Deodat Sharma has met the statutory deadline for the 2025 fiscal year report. This follows a period of significant growth in government spending, which increased from $329.5 billion in 2020 to $1.382 trillion in 2025. The committee continues to address issues regarding contract management and the tenure of the Auditor General.

Entities

Public Accounts Committee · Deodat Sharma · Uganda Revenue Authority · Juan Edghill · Central Regional Coordinating Council

Timeline

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Sources

businessfocus.co.ug · chale.news · eagle.co.ug · gbcghanaonline.com · guyanatimesgy.com · kaieteurnewsonline.com · kapitalfm.gov.ng · maravipost.com · myjoyonline.com · nukunya.com · rainbowradioonline.com · theghanareport.com