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Nepal's Audit Irregularities Surge to Rs 755 Billion, Report Reveals

Nepal's cumulative outstanding financial irregularities have reached Rs 755.17 billion, according to the 63rd Annual Report of the Office of the Auditor General submitted to President Ram Chandra Paudel. The report identified Rs 88.09 billion in new irregularities in fiscal year 2024/25 alone, highlighting persistent weaknesses in public financial management and a lack of accountability.

  • The total outstanding irregularities increased by 2.99 percent compared to the previous year.
  • New irregularities in fiscal year 2024/25 were distributed among federal government offices (Rs 53.48 billion), provincial offices (Rs 5.22 billion), local levels (Rs 19.04 billion), and other institutions (Rs 10.32 billion).
  • Rs 787.86 billion has been flagged for further action, including revenue, foreign aid, loans, and reimbursements pending settlement.
  • Despite Rs 14.63 billion being recovered through audit interventions, recurring irregularities persist due to weak follow-up and failure to implement audit recommendations.
  • Audits of 179 entities involving Rs 147.90 billion could not be completed due to disruptions from protests.

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