Keywords: Audit


Najat Vallaud-Belkacem's appointment to France's Court of Audit sparks political controversy

French-Moroccan Najat Vallaud-Belkacem has been named senior advisor at France’s prestigious Court of Audit, igniting debate over the appointment's timing and fairness. During a cabinet meeting on July 16, the government, on the recommendation of Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, approved Vallaud-Belkacem’s......

Morocco's Court of Auditors Takes Helm of Global Audit Organization JURISAI

In a significant development for international financial oversight, Morocco's Court of Auditors has been elected to lead the Secretariat of the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions with Jurisdictional Competence (JURISAI). This appointment, made during JURISAI's founding General......

Rabat Municipality Audit Uncovers Payments to Ghost Employees and Management Irregularities

A recent audit conducted by the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra Regional Council of Accounts has revealed significant administrative and human resources issues within Rabat Municipality during the tenure of former Mayor Asmaa Rhlalou. The audit, which examined municipal operations up to February 2023,......

Ex-Casablanca Mayor Probed for Alleged Financial Improprieties

Mohammed Sajid, the former mayor of Casablanca, is currently under investigation by the National Judicial Police Brigade (BNPJ) for suspected financial mismanagement during his tenure, as reported by multiple sources. The investigation was sparked by findings from the Court of Audit, which indicated......

Court of Audit Uncovers Misuse of Over $2 Million in Public Funds by Moroccan Political Parties

Morocco's Court of Audit, an independent public spending watchdog, has released a revealing report shedding light on the financial practices of the country's political parties. The report meticulously examined the funding sources, expenditures, and adherence to legal obligations of these parties,......

Addressing Morocco's Healthcare Crisis: Tackling Doctor Drain as 700 Migrate Annually

Morocco is grappling with a healthcare crisis as it witnesses the departure of between 600 to 700 doctors annually due to migration, as highlighted by Minister of Equipment, Nizar Baraka. Addressing party members in Azilal, Baraka sounded the alarm, revealing that the nation faces a shortage of 30,000......

Morocco's House of Representatives Concludes First Half of Legislative Session

The lower chamber of Morocco's Parliament is set to conclude the first segment of the current legislative session in a final meeting scheduled for Tuesday morning. Commencing at 10 a.m., the House of Representatives will convene for a plenary session to review the 2022-2023 activity report from the......

Over Half of Moroccans Digitally Illiterate, Supreme Audit Institution Reports

A recent report from Morocco's Supreme Audit Institution reveals a concerning statistic: a staggering 56% of Moroccans are currently grappling with digital illiteracy. This unsettling revelation not only underscores the immediate need for intervention but also sheds light on the widening digital......

Navigating Challenges on Morocco's Path to Reform State-Owned Enterprises

Morocco embarked on an ambitious journey to reform its state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in 2018, aiming to streamline the public portfolio and enhance fiscal sustainability. However, the country faces persistent challenges, as revealed by the annual report from the Audit Court. The progress of the public-private......