Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha earlier this week revealed that the internal audits at the Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC) have been completed and the ministry was awaiting an update from the Office of the Auditor General regarding further verification. At the time of publication, the Auditor General was unavailable for comment on the matter.
The GMC, which plays a role in agricultural marketing and distribution in Guyana, has faced scrutiny in recent months over its financial practices. On September 18, the Ministry of Agriculture revealed that the Office of the Auditor General would undertake a thorough verification and certification process concerning a reported financial discrepancy at the GMC.