Rwanda Achieves 97% Clean Audit, but Project Delays Persist — Auditor General

Rwanda has registered notable progress in public finance management, with 97 percent of government entities receiving clean audit opinions on their financial statements, according to the latest Annual Audit Report for the financial year ending June 30, 2025.

The report was presented on May 6, 2026, to both Chambers of Parliament by Auditor General Alexis Kamuhire, covering 252 public entities and accounting for 96 percent of total government expenditure. In total, 297 individual audit reports were issued.

The findings point to steady improvements in financial accountability and compliance with laws and regulations. Entities with unqualified audit conclusions on compliance rose to 83 percent in 2025, up from 75 percent the previous year. Similarly, performance in achieving value for money improved, with 79 percent of public entities receiving unqualified conclusions, compared to 66 percent in 2024.

“Public entities that obtained unqualified audit opinion on their financial statements increased to 97 percent in 2025 from 94 percent in 2024,” Kamuhire said, adding that unlawful expenditure has significantly dropped to Frw 600 million, down from Frw 2.04 billion recorded in 2024.

The Auditor General attributed part of this progress to the continued use of a preventive audit approach, which helped recover Frw 1.47 billion during the reporting period. Although this figure is lower than the Frw 9.3 billion recovered the previous year, it signals improved compliance and fewer financial irregularities.

Implementation of audit recommendations also showed progress, rising to 65 percent from 60 percent in 2024. Kamuhire highlighted a case in Kirehe District, where earlier audit findings revealed substandard rehabilitation of houses affected by the construction of a hydropower plant. Following recommendations, authorities collaborated with stakeholders to construct 80 modern houses, which beneficiaries began occupying in early May 2026.

Despite the positive trends, the report identifies several persistent challenges requiring urgent attention. These include delays in the commencement of funded projects, low disbursement rates, weaknesses in procurement and contract management, stalled construction works, idle public assets, and delays in service delivery.

Kamuhire urged responsible institutions to address these gaps by accelerating project implementation and strengthening accountability mechanisms to ensure timely and efficient service delivery to citizens.

“The implementation of audit recommendations is important,” he emphasized, calling for sustained commitment from all stakeholders.

The Office of the Auditor General reaffirmed its commitment to promoting transparency, accountability, and the effective use of public resources in support of national development and the well-being of Rwandans.