2023-04-26 20:21:22
Prime Minister Mr. Mohammed S. Al-Sudani Chairs Meeting to Discuss Implementation of Unified Treasury Account and Electronic Payment System
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On Wednesday, Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani chaired a meeting of the Committee for the Localization of Salaries and the Unified Treasury Account. The meeting was attended by the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, the Minister of Finance, the advisors of the Prime Minister, the Directors General of Al-Rafidain, Al-Rasheed and Trade Bank of Iraq, and the representative of the Federal Board of Supreme Audit.
During the meeting, the Minister of Finance briefed the Prime Minister on the ministry's progress regarding the unified public treasury system, the localization of state employees' salaries, and the application of the electronic payment points system (POS).
Mr. Al-Sudani expressed his concern about the delay in implementing the unified treasury account, which has caused corruption and abuse of public funds like the crime of the "heist of century".
He emphasized the need to address the issue by applying the unified treasury account system to reduce corruption. The Prime Minister pointed out that the current situation makes the state unaware of its assets, accounts, and number of employees.
Furthermore, the Prime Minister stressed that anyone who obstructs the project is considered a contributor to covering up corruption.
He instructed his team to expedite the development of updated standards, expanding the list of accepted electronic payment companies from 16 to include more providers. Additionally, he tasked them with seeking out service providers that offer higher-quality services at a lower cost, with the goal of reducing expenses while maintaining quality.
His Excellency also instructed the formation of a committee of representatives from ministries, governorates, and government banks to install electronic payment points (POS) in all institutions. Additionally, he urged seeking the help of international and foreign expertise to support the project and encourage citizens to adopt it in all their financial dealings.
Media Office of the Prime Minister
April 26, 2023
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