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Over Rs.790 Million Mismanagement Exposed
Breaking News: Irregularities of more than Rs 790 million have been revealed in the Benazir Nashonuma Program in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to official documents, several financial irregularities have been revealed in the salaries of the program staff, including non-issuance of receipts for salary deductions. Surprisingly, the entire amount of these deductions was received from both the World Food Program and the Benazir Nashonuma Program, raising questions about transparency.
According to the report, the presence of 11 ghost employees among the program staff has also been revealed, who are not actually present but were receiving salaries. This revelation proved to be quite alarming for the World Food Program, which immediately stopped the program in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and demanded a full audit. Along with this, it has been decided to hand over the management of the program to NGOs to ensure transparency.
The World Food Programme transferred Rs660 million to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, which is 30 percent of the total funds of the programme. However, the revelation of irregularities worth Rs790 million has exposed administrative weaknesses. It is hoped that these measures will prevent such incidents in the future and public welfare projects will be completed with transparency.
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Salary Discrepancies and Missing Receipts
The official report highlights that salary deductions were made for workers and staff involved in the program. However, receipts for these deductions were not provided, raising questions about the legitimacy of the transactions. Despite these irregularities, the full payment amounts were claimed from both the World Food Program (WFP) and the Benazir Nashonuma Program, leading to a significant misuse of funds.
Total Irregularities and Fund Mismanagement
The scale of the financial discrepancies has been estimated at Rs. 799 million, with Rs. 664 million being transferred from the World Food Program to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government. This amount accounts for nearly 30% of the total funds allocated for the Benazir Nashonuma Program. These irregularities have not only undermined the program’s objectives but also raised concerns about the accountability of public resources.
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Discovery of Ghost Employees
Further investigations have uncovered the presence of 11 ghost employees within the program. These individuals were reportedly on the payroll but did not exist in reality, further contributing to the financial losses. This revelation prompted the World Food Program to halt the program in the province and call for a comprehensive audit to address the issue.
Steps for Accountability and Transparency
In light of the irregularities, the World Food Program has decided to transfer the program’s management from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government to non-governmental organizations (NGOs). This move is aimed at ensuring better accountability, transparency, and more effective use of funds. An audit has also been initiated to identify the root causes of these issues and prevent such incidents in the future.
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Conclusion
The exposure of over Rs. 790 million in irregularities within the Benazir Nashonuma Program has raised serious concerns about the management of public welfare initiatives. While the decision to involve NGOs and conduct an audit is a step in the right direction, it underscores the need for stringent oversight and accountability mechanisms in such programs. Ensuring transparency is essential to restore trust and achieve the program’s developmental goals effectively.