Auditor General has disclosed instances of mismanagement at the Sot Technical Training Institute, implicating Principal Robert K. Cheres, and has recommended that the EACC conduct a further investigation


The most recent report from the Auditor General for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, has uncovered significant mismanagement under the guidance of Senior Principal Robert K. Cheres.

The report highlights issues such as the alteration of supplier debts, manipulation of school fee records, tribalism, and the hiring of unqualified personnel.

Additionally, concerns have been raised regarding the safety of students' caution money, which exceeds Sh3 million. According to the report, under Cheres' leadership, the financial position statement indicates refundable deposits from customers totaling Kshs. 3,358,030, which represents students' caution money.

However, a distinct bank account for these student deposits was not maintained, and the balance could not be verified against the bank records. Furthermore, the financial statements were not prepared in accordance with the prescribed format.

Consequently, the accuracy, completeness, and existence of the refundable deposits amounting to Kshs. 3,358,030 could not be substantiated. During the review period, the board hired a total of forty-eight (48) staff members, of which thirty-five (35) were appointed as trainers.

However, licenses for twenty-eight (28) of these trainers were not provided to verify their registration with the Technical and Vocational Education Training Board, as mandated by Section 23(1) of the Technical and Vocational Education Training Act, 2013.

In this context, the management has violated the law. An examination of personnel records indicated that the Board employed a total of forty-eight (48) staff members across various positions.

However, out of these forty-eight (48) recruits, forty-seven (47), or approximately 98%, were from the predominant local community.

An examination of personnel records indicated that the Board hired a total of forty-eight (48) staff members across various categories.

Nevertheless, among the forty-eight (48) employees hired, forty-seven (47), which is roughly 98%, were from the predominant local community.

Additionally, the personnel records indicate that the institution employed a total of one hundred and ninety-nine (199) individuals, of which one hundred and eighty-nine (189), or about 95%, were from the prevailing local community.

The financial performance statement shows a repairs and maintenance expenditure of Kshs.5,477,744, which encompasses Kshs.1,766,744 spent on the repair and maintenance of different assets.

However, the organization fails to perform mandatory pre-inspections to validate the necessity of repairs prior to their approval, nor does it conduct post-inspections to confirm the completion of maintenance work and ensure adherence to work specifications. In this context, the internal controls and risk management systems are inadequate.

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