GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 11947

IN EXERCISE of the powers under Article 179 (2) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, and section 30 (2) (1) of the County Governments Act, 2012, notice is given that the Governor, appointed a taskforce on 9th September, 2022, to carry out a forensic audit of the financial operations of the County Government. The mandate of the audit shall include an evaluation, assessment and determination of the County's Human Resource Establishment and Revenue Administration with emphasis on the last financial years. The particulars of the detailed terms of reference for the Taskforce in its work will include inquiry and undertakings: 1. Review of the existing financial and other internal control systems, processes and procedures of budget formulation and IFMIS operations. 2. Audit of own source revenue collection and application, integrity and efficiency of County Government activities, procurement and supply chains, imprest accounts, retention accounts, pending bills, project management committee funds, payroll and staff establishment. 3. Assess and recommend reforms on governance structures and systems for purposes of enhancement of efficient and accountable service delivery. 4. Advise the County Government on sector-growth and development. 5. Advise on automation of County operations and E-governance. The following are the members of the Taskforce: Arthur Odera — Chairman Members: Michael A. Onyura, Charles Onudi Olago (Dr.), Maureen Onyango (Dr.), Josiah M. N. Wanyama, Andrew Namwakira Nakitari, Bernadette Muyomi (Ms.), John Messo, Peter Odima, Patrick Odama, Sylvanus Mbogo Abungu, Chrispinus Ibalai, Bishop Peter Hapara, Secretary: David Sibeyo he ' laskforce will be at liberty, in consultation with the Governor, to cek technical expertise from among persons with acknowledged experience in economic and management matters. The Taskforce shall commence and conclude its work within sixty (60) days. Dated the 9th September, 2022. OTUOMA PAUL NYONGESA, MR/4218238 Governor, Busia County. 7th October, 2022 THE KENYA GAZETTE 7551