Osun State House of Assembly has warned that only duly authorised officers in the employment of the state’s Local Government Service Commission can be lawful signatories to Local Government accounts.
It warned that any attempt by unauthorized persons to access Local Government funds is unlawful, unconstitutional, and of no legal effect.
The assembly handed down this warning at its plenary on Monday, where the lawmakers passed a resolution on the proper management, operation, and procedures for the withdrawal of Local Government funds across the State.
Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Olamide Tiamiyu, in a statement, said the lawmakers also warned commercial and other financial institutions operating in Osun State to comply strictly with the resolution.
They also said government agencies are to ensure close monitoring and enforcement.
The assembly further said, “That any violation of this directive will be treated as aiding and abetting financial fraud and will attract full legal consequences under the law.
“That, this step is taken in the public interest to safeguard the resources of our Local Governments, ensure accountability , and guarantee that funds meant for grassroots development are protected from abuse or diversion.
“The House therefore calls on members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspected infractions to the appropriate authorities. Together, we must uphold transparency and probity in governance.”
