MOGADISHU, Somalia – Burhaan Aadan Cumar, Chairman of the Independent Constitutional Review and Implementation Commission (ICRIC), today held a consultative meeting with senior officials from the Accountant General’s office. This gathering represents initial discussions focused on finalizing the financial provisions of the provisional constitution.
Led by Chairman Cumar, the meeting aimed to technically address the constitutional framework for the Accountant General’s office. Discussions centered on defining and regulating the responsibilities, authority, and operational parameters of the Accountant General within the Finance Chapter, ensuring clear legal foundations and robust institutional structure.
This consultation marks a significant advancement in the constitutional review process, intended to solidify the nation’s financial governance mechanisms. By directly engaging with technical specialists from the Accountant General’s office, the Commission aims to incorporate critical insights that will ensure the final document embodies optimal standards of public financial management, transparency, and accountability.
According to the Commission, preliminary discussions on the Finance Chapter will continue this week. The organization intends to collaborate with various financial institutions and stakeholders to develop a thorough and inclusive strategy for formulating this constitutional section, which forms the foundation for the nation’s economic administration.
