Board oversight is meant to protect public funds, our latest findings suggest that is not always happening. We’re seeing inconsistent remuneration practices, weak or unclear controls, and limited transparency across some entities. That combination creates space for misuse and chips away at public confidence.

Governance is not a box-ticking exercise. It is the backbone of accountability.

When it weakens, the impact is not abstract. It shows up in how public money is managed, and in how little consequence follows when things go wrong.

Read the full report here to see where the gaps are, and why they matter.