Dar es Salaam, April 24 -- DAR ES SALAAM: THE 2023/2024 audit financial government reports released by the Controller and Auditor General (CAG) have continued to paint a gloomy picture with regard to the management of public funds in Local Government Authorities (LGAs) The problem prompted the CAG to recommend for strengthening of internal control and revenue collection systems.

According to the CAG, poor internal revenue control mechanisms and collection systems have been significantly contributing to loss of government revenue, affecting implementation of development projects.

The CAG has uncovered numerous financial irregularities, ranging from failure by local authorities to collect revenue from various sources in their areas of jur...