Auditor General reports Shs52 billion local revenue shortfall across 124 local governments for FY 2024/25

According to The Independent, an Auditor General report found that 124 local governments collected Shs196 billion of a budgeted Shs248 billion in FY 2024/25, a shortfall of Shs52 billion. Accounting officers cited taxpayer resistance, failures of the Integrated Revenue Administration System (IRAS), understaffing and too few point-of-sale machines. Nakasongola LCV Chairman Sam Kigula said some district staff exploit gaps such as poor internet connectivity to collect taxes and keep the money.