Region 2 RDC calls for audit of Essequibo Night funds

The Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Region Two (Pomeroon/Supenaam) is calling for an audit of funds garnered from the Essequibo Night Agricultural Exhibition.
According to Regional Chairman Davanand Ramdatt, who chairs the RDC, he had written Regional Executive Officer (REO) Rupert Hopkinson on the matter, seeking a report on the last Essequibo Night funds, but has not received any acknowledgement of the correspondence.
This has led to councillors of the RDC demanding an urgent audit of the funds, since, according to them, the monies are being misused.
Ramdatt, on Friday, said that at the 2019 Regional Budget Consultations, residents requested to have a cultural centre and a gymnasium built in the region, and that monies coming out of Essequibo Night can be used to facilitate the people’s request. He said a preliminary examination of the RDC economic accounts reveals the misuse of funds and several cases of financial malpractice. He also said the RDC strongly condemns the abuse of public funds and lavish spending on parks which are not utilised. He added that the matter will be closely examined and forwarded to the relevant ministries and the Auditor General for their attention.