Call for tighter fiscal oversight
Budget committee, MPs demand crackdown on wasteful public spending DODOMA: THE Parliamentary Committee on Budget has called on the government to impose stricter controls on public spending, warning that persistent weaknesses in expenditure management could undermine the country’s ambitious development agenda under Vision 2050. Presenting the committee’s assessment of the 2026/27 national budget in the National Assembly yesterday, Committee Chairperson Mashimba Ndaki said the
The Parliamentary Budget Committee has urged the government to implement stricter controls on public spending. They emphasized that current weaknesses in managing expenditures could hinder the nation's long-term development goals. The committee highlighted the need for more effective measures to ensure public funds are used efficiently. The proposed budget for 2026/27 is a 10.3% increase from the previous year. However, the committee questioned if the current spending structure can achieve the desired results. They noted that many of the government's proposed measures are not new and have not been effective. The committee recommended reviewing recurrent spending to identify areas for reduction without affecting services. They also suggested learning from other countries' experiences in managing public finances. The committee expressed concerns about rising public debt and advised the government to focus on more sustainable financial practices.
The call for stricter fiscal controls aims to ensure effective use of public funds and support long-term development goals.
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