Police Summon PS Doreen Katusiime in Audit of Tourism Ministry

On Thursday, March 14, 2024, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament took decisive action by dispatching the Police to Parliament to summon Doreen Katusiime, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism. This measure was undertaken to compel her appearance before the committee in response to audit queries cited in the auditor general’s report.

The committee, chaired by MP Muwanga Kivumbi, has been actively conducting an audit of the Ministry of Tourism, aiming to ensure transparency and accountability in its operations.

The decision to summon the Permanent Secretary underscores the committee’s commitment to thoroughly investigate and address any discrepancies or concerns identified during the audit process. Such queries raised in the auditor general’s report are pertinent to ensuring that public funds are utilized effectively and in accordance with established regulations and procedures.

The role of the Police in this instance was to enforce the summons issued to Doreen Katusiime, ensuring her timely appearance before the committee to provide necessary explanations and responses to the audit queries raised against the Ministry of Tourism.

It is essential to note that PAC’s actions are a standard part of parliamentary oversight and accountability mechanisms, aimed at holding government officials and ministries accountable for their stewardship of public funds and resources.

Through such audits and inquiries, PAC endeavors to promote transparency, integrity, and responsible governance within government agencies, ensuring that taxpayer money is utilized efficiently and for the benefit of the public.

The Ministry of Tourism, like all government entities, is subject to scrutiny and evaluation by parliamentary committees such as PAC, as part of efforts to maintain the highest standards of accountability and probity in the management of public finances and resources.