STATEMENT ON NATIONAL CATHEDRAL AUDIT AND MATTERS ARISING Government has reviewed the contents of an audit report prepared by Deloitte and Touche into the operations of the National Cathedral Secretariat.
The report, which was commissioned by the National Cathedral Secretariat, and covered the period between 31st December,2021 to 31st December,2023, reveals a disturbing pattern of financial irregularities, procurement breaches, unsupported expenditures, and a general lack of due process.
From unexplained payments to discrepancies in contract values, weak internal controls, and questionable governance practices, the National Cathedral project has strayed far from the principles of accountability and fiscal discipline.
Before delving into the details of the audit report, it bears noting that documentation available indicates that contrary to the widely held view that total payments and commitments to the National Cathedral Project amounts to $ 58 million so far, there is an additional outstanding $ 39 million payment due the contractor.
