Public Accounts Committee

Public Accounts Committee's 11th meeting for the year 2024

09 Jul 2024 Number 11

Summary

In this meeting, the committee discussed an issue received from the public claiming that some members of Tax Appeal Tribunal interfere with the administrative work of the Tribunal and decided to file the issue as the issue is being reviewed by the Judiciary Committee.


A letter received from AA. Himandhoo Council requesting to increment the salary of their staff was discussed and decided to inform the council to coordinate with National Pay Commission regarding the salary of the staff.


Kendhikulhudhoo Council's request to increase the budget for the governing councils was discussed, and the committee decided to inform the council to coordinate with Ministry of Finance regarding the Budget allocations to the councils.


After that, the members discussed an issue regarding the salary of the Children's Ombudsperson compared to the members of the other Independent Institutions received from the Children's Ombudsperson's Office. Baarashu Constituency member Ibrahim Shujau proposed to request the information from National Pay Commission whether they have any plans to bring any changes to the salaries and allowances proposed by the People's Majlis. It was seconded by Central Hithadhoo Contituency member Ahmed Azaan Marzooq.

The voting details are below:

Vote: To request information from National Pay Commission

Total number of members : 11

Number of members present: 7

Voted Yes: 6

Voted against: 0

Abstain: 0

Participated in the vote: 6

Required to Pass: 4

Result: Passed

Hence, the committee decided to send a letter to National Pay Commission asking whether the commission plan to bring any amendment to the salary of those whose salaries and allowances are decided by the Parliament.


Following this, the committee discussed a letter received from Judicial Service Commission regarding the health insurance of the Judges. Baarashu Constituency member Ibrahim Shujau proposed to request the information from National Pay Commission about the commission's plan to make health insurance provided to the officials more effective, which was seconded by Kelaa Constituency member Abdulla Shareef.

The voting details are below:

Vote: To request information from National Pay Commission

Total number of members : 11

Number of members present: 8

Voted Yes: 7

Voted against: 0

Abstain: 0

Participated in the vote: 7

Required to Pass: 5

Result: Passed

Hence, the committee decided to send a letter to National Pay Commission asking the commission's plan to make the health insurance provided by the government more effective.


A letter received from Thinadhoo City Council requesting to clarify the job categories of the City Council Mayors and Atoll Councilors compared to the Deputy Ministers and State Ministers of the Government Institution was discussed. Kelaa Constituency member Abdulla Shareef proposed and Baarashu Constituency member Ibrahim Shujau seconded to send the issue to the Committee on Decentralization.

The voting details are below:

Vote: To sent the issue to the Committee on Decentralization.

Total number of members : 11

Number of members present: 8

Voted Yes: 7

Voted against: 0

Abstain: 0

Participated in the vote: 7

Required to Pass: 5

Result: Passed

Hence, the committee decided to sent the issue received from Thinadhoo City Council to the Committee on Decentralization.


Furthermore, the committee discussed regarding the challenges faced by Auditor General's Office in carrying out the functions assigned to them and decided to conduct a meeting with the Auditor General to further discuss the issues.

Attendance

Dr. Ahmed Shamheed

South Hulhumale'

Sick Leave

Ibrahim Shujau

Baarashu

Present

Abdulla Shareef

Kelaa

Present

Abdul Gafoor Moosa

Hanimaadhoo

Absent

Mohamed Mamdooh

Funadhoo

Present

Ahmed Saleem

Eydhafushi

Present

Ahmed Azaan Marzooq

Central Hithadhoo

Present

Qasim Ibrahim

Maamigili

Present

Ahmed Nazim

Dhiggaru

Present

Hamad Abdulla

North Fuvahmulah

Present

Asadhulla Shihab

Gemanafushi

Present

Votes

Vote Details

Qasim Ibrahim

Maamigili

Chairperson

Dr. Ahmed Shamheed

South Hulhumale'

Absent

Ibrahim Shujau

Baarashu

Proposed By
Yes

Abdulla Shareef

Kelaa

Yes

Abdul Gafoor Moosa

Hanimaadhoo

Absent

Mohamed Mamdooh

Funadhoo

Yes

Ahmed Saleem

Eydhafushi

Yes

Ahmed Azaan Marzooq

Central Hithadhoo

Seconded By
Yes

Ahmed Nazim

Dhiggaru

Absent

Hamad Abdulla

North Fuvahmulah

Yes

Asadhulla Shihab

Gemanafushi

Absent
Total
11
Yes
6
Voted
6
Present
7
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
6
Abstain
0
Vote Required
4
Total
11
Present
7
Eligible
6
Yes
6
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
6
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
4

Vote Details

Qasim Ibrahim

Maamigili

Chairperson

Dr. Ahmed Shamheed

South Hulhumale'

Absent

Ibrahim Shujau

Baarashu

Proposed By
Yes

Abdulla Shareef

Kelaa

Seconded By
Yes

Abdul Gafoor Moosa

Hanimaadhoo

Absent

Mohamed Mamdooh

Funadhoo

Yes

Ahmed Saleem

Eydhafushi

Yes

Ahmed Azaan Marzooq

Central Hithadhoo

Yes

Ahmed Nazim

Dhiggaru

Absent

Hamad Abdulla

North Fuvahmulah

Yes

Asadhulla Shihab

Gemanafushi

Yes
Total
11
Yes
7
Voted
7
Present
8
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
7
Abstain
0
Vote Required
5
Total
11
Present
8
Eligible
7
Yes
7
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
7
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
5

Vote Details

Qasim Ibrahim

Maamigili

Chairperson

Dr. Ahmed Shamheed

South Hulhumale'

Absent

Ibrahim Shujau

Baarashu

Seconded By
Yes

Abdulla Shareef

Kelaa

Proposed By
Yes

Abdul Gafoor Moosa

Hanimaadhoo

Absent

Mohamed Mamdooh

Funadhoo

Yes

Ahmed Saleem

Eydhafushi

Yes

Ahmed Azaan Marzooq

Central Hithadhoo

Yes

Ahmed Nazim

Dhiggaru

Absent

Hamad Abdulla

North Fuvahmulah

Yes

Asadhulla Shihab

Gemanafushi

Yes
Total
11
Yes
7
Voted
7
Present
8
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
7
Abstain
0
Vote Required
5
Total
11
Present
8
Eligible
7
Yes
7
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
7
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
5

Works

09 Jul 2024

To review the challenges faced by the Auditor General's Office in carrying out the functions assigned to them

Completed

23 Jun 2024

Issue of some members of Tax Appeal Tribunal interfering in the administration of the Tribunal

Completed

21 May 2024

Thinadhoo City Council - regarding the categories of City Council Mayors and Atoll councilors

Completed

07 May 2024

Judicial Service Commission - regarding Judges' health Insurance

Completed

26 Mar 2024

Children's Ombudsperson's Office - regarding the salary of Children's Ombudsperson

Completed

17 Dec 2023

Kendhikulhudhoo Council - to make arrangements to increase the budget for the governing councils.

Completed

02 May 2023

AA. Himandhoo Council requesting for incremental in their staff salary

Completed

Attendance Summary

  • Present
    09
  • Absent
    01
  • Simultaneous Committee
    00
  • Sick Leave
    01
  • Leave
    00
  • Official
    00
  • Attendance Not Required
    00

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