ASSISTANCE GRANTS REPORT LACKS CONTEXT – SAY HOA MEMBERS

During the recent sitting of the House of Assembly, Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley laid the “Report on the Examination of the House of Assembly’s Covid-19 Assistance Grants” before the members.

The report sparked a debate among the sitting members, particularly those named within, who expressed a shared view that the presentation of the audit findings lacked essential context, necessary for the public to fully understand how the funds were utilized.

As the discussion unfolded, members said that they felt that crucial details were omitted, leaving the public with an incomplete understanding of the spending allocation. These members emphasized the need for transparency and the inclusion of relevant context to provide a comprehensive picture of the expenditure of the grants.

Some members took the opportunity to provide additional context regarding the spending mentioned in the report, aiming to shed light on the specific circumstances surrounding the mentioned expenditures. Further details on these contributions will be provided in subsequent reporting.