key highlights:
- OAGF Suspends Staff: The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation has suspended a staff member allegedly involved in padding salaries on the IPPIS system.
- Investigation Launched: The OAGF has launched an investigation into the matter, as there was no immediate evidence of the alleged infraction before the office.
- Measures Taken: Steps are being taken to strengthen the controls around the IPPIS payment platform, and an independent forensic audit of the entire payroll system is currently underway.
The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) has suspended a staff member allegedly involved in padding salaries on the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS). The OAGF disclosed this development in a statement released by its Director of Press and Public Relations, Mr Bawa Mokwa. The statement further disclosed that the office has launched an investigation into the matter, as there was no immediate evidence of the alleged infraction before the office. However, steps are being taken to strengthen the controls around the IPPIS payment platform, and an independent forensic audit of the entire payroll system is currently underway. Here are
