Chairman of the Delta State House of Assembly Committee on Public Accounts, Hon. (Dr.) James Augoye, has charged the Office of the Auditor-General for both the State and Local Government to intensify efforts toward full compliance with the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).
Hon. Augoye gave the directive during the 2026 budget defence session, where the Auditor-General (State) and Auditor-General (Local Government) appeared before the Committee to present and justify their proposed budget estimates for 2026 fiscal year.
The Lawmaker emphasized that strict adherence to IPSAS remains central to improving the quality, reliability, and transparency of financial reporting across all tiers of the state’s public service.
According to Augoye, the State Legislature is committed to ensuring that Delta’s public financial management system continues to align with global best practices.
“Our ultimate goal is to strengthen public accountability, enhance transparency, and build public confidence in the financial operations of the State,” Hon. Augoye stated.
The Legislator who represents Okpe Constituency, urged both Audit offices to deepen reforms and adopt more innovative auditing techniques.
Hon Augoye reaffirmed the State Assembly’s commitment to providing necessary legislative backing and oversight to promote accountability, efficiency, and transparency in the management of public resources across Delta State.
Members of the Committee; Hon. Festus Okoh, Hon. Bernard Odior, Hon. Spencer Owhofa, Hon. Matthew Omonade, and Hon. Bridget Anyafulu, echoed the Chairman’s remarks, stressing that robust auditing processes remain critical to safeguarding public funds and ensuring responsible governance.
Presenting their performance report for the outgoing year, the Auditor-General for Local Governments, Mr. Ikenna Ukpaka, and his State counterpart. highlighted key achievements recorded in 2025, including improved audit coverage, strengthened oversight of MDAs, and enhanced collaboration with relevant institutions.
They assured the Committee of their readiness to consolidate on the progress made, pledging to adopt more modern audit tools and capacity-building initiatives in 2026.