DAR ES SALAAM, March 7 -- SPEAKER of the National Assembly Mussa Zungu has called for tougher action against officials who misuse public funds, directing parliamentary committees working with the Controller and Auditor General (CAG) to strengthen oversight of government spending.

He warned that financial mismanagement could undermine the implementation of the countrys Development Vision 2025–2050.

Speaking during the opening of a three-day training session for Parliamentary Standing Committees in Dar es Salaam yesterday, Mr Zungu said the CAG serves as the eye of Parliament in overseeing how government funds are utilised.

The training, organised by the National Audit Office, brought together members of the Local Authorities Accou...