Auditor General expresses concerns over rising budget deficit

Auditor General Hassan Ziyath has appealed to the parliament to take austerity measures to curb excess expenditures, due to increasing budget deficit.

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Auditor General, Hassan Ziyath at the Maldives Account Forum. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEEDH/MIHAARU

2018-11-22 12:19:37

Auditor General Hassan Ziyath has appealed to the parliament to take austerity measures to curb excess expenditures, due to increasing budget deficit.

Addressing the budget committee regarding the state budget for next year, Ziyath expressed his concerns over issues that would further increase the government debt.

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