Juba digitises revenue collection after losing 50% of funds
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Radio Tamazuj
Juba City Council has replaced manual revenue collection with a digital system after discovering malpractice that cost it 50% of its resources. Thirty-two collectors face disciplinary action, with some at risk of dismissal, acting mayor Christopher Sarafino Wani Swaka announced, according to Radio Tamazuj.
The Juba City Council has completed the shift from manual revenue collection to a digital payment system, acting mayor Christopher Sarafino Wani Swaka announced on Friday, according to Radio Tamazuj. The reform aims to reduce embezzlement and improve transparency in the management of public funds.
An internal investigation found that 50% of the council’s resources were lost because of fraudulent practices, according to Christopher Sarafino Wani Swaka. Thirty-two tax collectors have been arrested and are facing disciplinary proceedings, with some at risk of dismissal.
The council has also launched the official jccgov.ss website, which allows residents to consult the annual budget, tax rates and municipal regulations. The law authorising the digitisation of revenue collection was passed after four months of deliberations by the legislative council, according to Radio Tamazuj.
