IGG, Auditor General unveil five-year plan to boost accountability

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The Inspectorate of Government (IG) and the Office of the Auditor General have approved a five-year anti-corruption strategy aimed at strengthening accountability in the public sector.

The two accountability institutions are implementing the plan in partnership with the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA).

The strategy was endorsed on April 28, 2026, during heads of institutions’ meeting held at the IG headquarters, marking a renewed push by the three accountability bodies to tighten oversight and intensify the fight against graft.

During the meeting, Inspector General of Government (IGG) Justice Aisha Naluzze Batala commended the joint technical team for developing what she described as a clear and purposeful roadmap to eliminate corruption in the country.

“It is a very bold plan, and I have no doubt it will strengthen our effort in the elimination of corruption,” she said.

The five-year strategy seeks to harmonise ongoing anti-corruption efforts into a coordinated, results-driven national campaign.

According to Batala, key priorities include strengthening legal and institutional frameworks through proposed laws on asset recovery and witness protection, as well as enforcing existing legislation.

She said the plan also focuses on promoting citizen participation and behaviour change by engaging youth, women, civil society and local communities, alongside integrating integrity studies into schools and universities.

To enhance accountability, Batala said the campaign introduces monitoring tools such as scorecards, periodic evaluations and public progress reports.

Batala is optimistic that by 2030, the institutions will reduce financial losses linked to corruption, improve transparency in service delivery, and ensure stricter enforcement of laws, including sanctions and recovery of stolen assets.

The Auditor General Edward Akol described the collaboration as a significant milestone, saying, “This is a very big step in tackling corruption. The anti-corruption plan is timely and will enhance our effort in pursuit of an accountable public service”.

The PPDA executive director, Benson Turamye, noted that the partnership had strengthened coordination among institutions.

“Before this collaboration, institutions worked independently. This plan is one of the many achievements we are celebrating,” he said.

The meeting was also attended by the Deputy IGG Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe, Secretary to the IG Rose Kafeero and technical staff from the three institutions.

The officials said the joint approach is expected to restore public trust and promote a culture of transparency and prudent use of public resources.