Warrap reaps over SSP39 million, $99k in revenue
Warrap State Governor Aleu Ayieny Aleu has revealed that his state has collected SSP 39.5 million and $99,900 worth of revenue in the last two months.
Aleu said the report was meant to update the public on the economic sector’s progress and achievements.
He attributed the collection to the competence and independence of the State Revenue Authority, established in early November 2021 to oversee, collect, and promote transparency and accountability of state taxes.
Governor Aleu said the significant developments and achievements herald a new era of financial and economic security for the people of Warrap State.
He stated that the funds would be used to pay the salaries of approximately 8,175 employees who are alleged to be paid at both the state and county levels.
“My leadership would ensure that there is transparency on how state taxes are handled and channelled to the right programs such as the provision of clean drinking water, renovating hospitals, and schools and repairing internal roads to easy transportation and movement of people,” Aleu stressed.
According to him, the key premise of establishing a solid financial system in Warrap State is to promote openness and accountability.
“I want to tell you that after every month I will announce to the public the amount of money we have collected and the parliament, in collaboration with the council of ministers, will decide on what to do with this money,” he reiterated.
“It is not enough to appreciate ourselves and start relaxing after generating SSP39.5 million and $99,000 but to re-double much effort and break another new record bigger than expected,” Governor Aleu stated.
Resource, economic, and financial management are discussed in Chapter 5 of the peace accord, and resource management is also discussed in Article 4.8 of the agreement.
Article (4.10.1) of the agreement also included provisions for public finance and economic management, as well as revenue collection (4.10.1.1).
According to Article 4.10.1.2, the Revitalised Transitional Government of National Unity (RTGoNU) must ensure that all government revenues derived from petroleum and other natural resources are collected centrally into a “single treasury account,” and that those revenues are managed and spent responsibly and in accordance with South Sudanese laws, using predictable, auditable processes for the benefit of the people.
An important article (4.10.1.3) of the agreement also empowers the national, state, and local governments to collect revenue and establish institutions for that purpose within their respective constitutions and laws.
