Financial audits in Zanzibar face lingering challenges despite progress

Zanzibar's Controller and Auditor General, Dr Othman Abbas Ali (right) presents copies of the audit report for the financial year 2022/23 to Zanzibar President Hussein Mwinyi on Monday in Unguja. PHOTO | ZANZIBAR STATE HOUSE 

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  • Presenting the report for the fiscal year 2022/23 at the Zanzibar State House, on Monday Controller and Auditor General (CAG), Dr Othman Abbas Ali, underscored ongoing challenges despite efforts to enhance financial reporting standards