Ministries explain lapses on resource management

Singapore

THE Public Accounts Committee has urged public-sector agencies to be more diligent in managing public resources. These agencies should also review their usage regularly to optimise their use and minimise wastage.

It said this in response to lapses reported in the Auditor-General's Report last July on the management of land and assets.

In a report submitted to Parliament on Wednesday, the committee - comprising eight Members of Parliament, chaired by Cedric Foo - said it was concerne…