The Kisii County government has defended itself from a report published by the Auditor General Edward Ouko, which faults the county government for misspending public funds.
The county government, through Deputy Governor Joash Maangi said that they have put in place correct measures to ensure that the money is used for good courses that promote development to the county.
Maangi, who was speaking in his office on Tuesday refuted claims that the county has got 64 bank accounts for taxes collected from the county.
He said that the report, which shows that Sh273 million was given out ‘illegally’ was an arrangement by the county government to give car and house loans to their employees, adding that the amounts will be deducted from their pay slips.
He also said there were various accounts before they took office, and as soon as they were in office, all those accounts were closed leaving only those that run ministries in the county and the sub-counties.
Maangi also refuted claims that the county collects little tax, adding that they are collecting enough, only that they have not hit the targets they set.
He also assured residents that the county government is working to ensure they zero rate corruption cases, and prosecute anyone found misusing public funds.