The government has ordered the surcharging of all civil servants in public entities where money has been lost or is unaccounted for.
In a letter from the Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei, seen by Kenyans.co.ke, the government has ordered that public officers who are responsible for any loss of public resources be searched. Koskei ordered, "Develop a procedure to ensure regular surcharges to recover any loss of public resources henceforth." A surcharge is a financial penalty imposed on public officers, including accountants, who are found responsible for the mismanagement or misappropriation of public resources.
This action is typically taken following audits or investigations that reveal discrepancies in financial records or misuse of funds.
Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service at his office.
