{"id":953,"date":"2025-12-16T13:07:56","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T13:07:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tolon.gov.gh\/?p=953"},"modified":"2025-12-16T13:09:54","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T13:09:54","slug":"audit-exit-conference-held-for-january-september-2025-financial-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tolon.gov.gh\/index.php\/2025\/12\/16\/audit-exit-conference-held-for-january-september-2025-financial-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Audit Exit Conference Held for January\u2013September 2025 Financial Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>An Audit Exit Conference was held on 16th December, 2025  at the DCE&#8217;s Office, following the completion of the annual audit assignment covering the period from <strong>January 2025 to September 2025<\/strong>. The exercise was conducted to review the Assembly\u2019s financial records and assess compliance with approved financial and accounting procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"956\" src=\"https:\/\/tolon.gov.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/audit6-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-956\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tolon.gov.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/audit6-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/tolon.gov.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/audit6-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/tolon.gov.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/audit6-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/tolon.gov.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/audit6.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"765\" data-id=\"954\" src=\"https:\/\/tolon.gov.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/audit5.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-954\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tolon.gov.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/audit5.jpeg 1020w, https:\/\/tolon.gov.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/audit5-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/tolon.gov.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/audit5-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"957\" src=\"https:\/\/tolon.gov.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/audit3-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-957\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tolon.gov.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/audit3-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/tolon.gov.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/audit3-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/tolon.gov.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/audit3-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/tolon.gov.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/audit3.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"958\" src=\"https:\/\/tolon.gov.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/audit4-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tolon.gov.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/audit4-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/tolon.gov.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/audit4-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/tolon.gov.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/audit4-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/tolon.gov.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/audit4.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"955\" src=\"https:\/\/tolon.gov.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/audit2-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-955\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tolon.gov.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/audit2-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/tolon.gov.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/audit2-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/tolon.gov.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/audit2-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/tolon.gov.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/audit2.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The audit team undertook a comprehensive examination of the books and related financial documents as part of their annual statutory mandate. The exit conference provided an opportunity for management and the auditors to formally engage after the completion of the fieldwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the meeting, the <strong>District Chief Executive (DCE)<\/strong> expressed appreciation to the audit team for their diligence, professionalism, and commitment throughout the audit process. The DCE acknowledged the importance of the audit exercise in strengthening financial management systems and promoting accountability and transparency within the Assembly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The auditors, in their presentation, outlined key <strong>observations<\/strong> identified during the review period. These observations covered areas of financial control, record-keeping, and compliance with existing financial regulations. The auditors also provided explanations and recommendations aimed at improving financial operations and preventing future irregularities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>question-and-answer session<\/strong> followed the presentation, allowing management and relevant officers to seek clarification on the observations raised. Responses were provided by the auditors, and management offered explanations where necessary, assuring the meeting of its commitment to addressing the issues identified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An Audit Exit Conference was held on 16th December, 2025 at the DCE&#8217;s Office, following the completion of the annual audit assignment covering the period from January 2025 to September 2025. The exercise was conducted to review the Assembly\u2019s financial records and assess compliance with approved financial and accounting procedures. 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