OSHA Passes Bill on Financial Accountability

The Osun State House of Assembly, OYHA, has passed “Osun Public Financial Management Bill 2020”.

This bill was passed at the plenary after amendments made to form part of the bill and read for the third time with a motion moved by the Majority Leader of the house Mr. Maroof Olanrewaju and seconded by member representing Ayedaade State Constituency, Mr. Taiwo Adebayo.

In his remark, the Speaker of the House, Mr. Timothy Owoeye noted that the bill would reduce and curtail excess expenditure of the state government.

He said the bill would control tax flow of the state government and assist local governments in having a proper accounting system.

The Speaker urged the state Governor to assent the bill for the benefit of the people and state in general.

In their various contributions, the lawmakers commended the state government for the bill, saying, it would help government to reduce waste in financial management.

Funmi Adekoya