The Public Service Commission (PSC) audited only 8% of government job hires during the 2024/25 financial year, according to its latest annual report. The audits covered 10 government offices, ministries, and agencies (OMAs), sparking concerns over transparency and administrative oversight.
The PSC's report, released in early 2026, highlighted that the low audit rate was due to resource constraints. The commission recommended increased funding to expand oversight. No specific OMAs were named in the report as having been audited.
Critics argue that the minimal audit coverage undermines merit-based hiring and could allow nepotism or corruption. The PSC has pledged to improve monitoring in the 2025/26 financial year, pending budget approval.
