Several cases of alleged corruption, financial mismanagement and breaches of government policies and procedures in certain ministries and statutory authorities have been identified following special investigations conducted by the Auditor General's Office.

Six special investigation reports were compiled by the Auditor General and these include the Ministry of Fisheries, Ministry of Works and Energy, Ministry of National Reconciliation and Multi Ethnic Affairs, Office of the Prime Minister, Fiji Ports Corporation Limited and Airports Fiji Limited.

The reports have been tabled in cabinet and will now be referred to the Public Accounts Committee. The committee members are expected to be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister in the next few weeks.

It has also been confirmed that the Finance Ministry has instructed that all the cases of alleged fraudulent and corrupt practices be referred to FICAC and the police for investigations. We have also received confirmation that the responsibility for reporting the alleged corrupt and fraudulent practices will rest with the Permanent Secretaries and Board Chairpersons.

The Finance Ministry will also monitor the action being taken and initiate surcharge and recommend disciplinary action where appropriate.