PAC to discuss audit of Garda College with Garda Commissioner

Committee Chairman Seán Fleming said: “The findings of an internal audit carried out by An Garda Síochána have highlighted serious issues in relation to financial controls and mismanagement of funds at the Garda College in Templemore.  The audit of the Garda College has raised a number of concerns in relation to compliance with standard accounting practice and corporate governance. It is important that an effective system of internal financial control is maintained and operated by An Garda Síochána in all areas of it operations. Tomorrow we will meet with Garda Commissioner Nóirín O’Sullivan to discuss the report in more detail as it relates to the appropriation accounts. The Committee will be keen to ascertain how budgetary control is exercised within An Garda Síochána and what changes have been implemented to address the serious issues which have arisen in relation to the College.”

This meeting will take place in Committee room 1 at 2.30 pm on Thursday, 4 May 2017.

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