Public Accounts Committee

Public Accounts Committee's 03rd meeting for the year 2025

11 Feb 2025 Number M20/M/ML/2025/03

Summary

In this meeting, the committee first discussed a letter received from the President’s Office seeking the decision of the Parliament regarding a pay cut of 10% from the salary of the heads of independent institutions, the judiciary and the members of parliament with an aim of reducing the public expenditure under the economic reform agenda. As no member opposed, the committee decided to set a deadline to complete this work as 20th February 2025, Thursday.

 

Following this, paperwork related to 4 loan/grant agreements with Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the “Enhancing Climate Resilience and Food Security Project” and paperwork related to a loan agreement of 146,920,000 AED from Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFC) to accommodate additional finance for “Expansion of Velana International Airport Project” was shared with the members.

 

The quarterly Debt Bulletin for fourth quarter of 2024 received from Ministry of Finance and Planning was discussed and Hanimaadhoo Constituency member Abdul Gafoor Moosa proposed to sit with the Ministry to further discuss the loan details. South Hulhumale’ Constituency member Dr. Ahmed Shamheed seconded this proposal and was passed unanimously.

 

Afterwards, the committee discussed forecasted Budget Cashflow plan for the year 2025, South Hulhumale’ Constituency member Dr. Ahmed Shamheed proposed to discuss this report in the meeting decided above. This proposal was seconded by Hanimaadhoo Constituency member Abdul Gafoor Moosa and passed unanimously.


Following these reports, the Annual Report of Ministry of Finance and Planning for the year 2024 and Annual Report of National Pay Commission for the year 2024 was shared with the members.

 

Furthermore, copy of a letter from Auditor General’s Office to Local Government Authority stating the concerns regarding the local councils participating in a roadshow held in Thailand to promote the islands was discussed. The committee decided to obtain further information from Local Government Authority regarding the issue.

 

In addition, a copy of a letter from Family Protection Authority to Ministry of Finance regarding their office space issue was shared with the members.


Attendance

Dr. Ahmed Shamheed

South Hulhumale'

Present

Ibrahim Shujau

Baarashu

Official

Abdulla Shareef

Kelaa

Official

Abdul Gafoor Moosa

Hanimaadhoo

Present

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

Official

Votes

Vote Details

Qasim Ibrahim

Maamigili

Chairperson

Dr. Ahmed Shamheed

South Hulhumale'

Seconded By
Yes

Ibrahim Shujau

Baarashu

Absent

Abdulla Shareef

Kelaa

Absent

Abdul Gafoor Moosa

Hanimaadhoo

Proposed By
Yes

Mohamed Mamdooh

Funadhoo

Yes

Ahmed Saleem

Eydhafushi

Yes

Ahmed Azaan Marzooq

Central Hithadhoo

Yes

Ahmed Nazim

Dhiggaru

Yes

Hamad Abdulla

North Fuvahmulah

Yes

Asadhulla Shihab

Gemanafushi

Absent
Total
11
Yes
7
Voted
7
Present
8
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
7
Abstain
0
Vote Required
4
Total
11
Present
8
Eligible
7
Yes
7
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
7
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
4

Vote Details

Qasim Ibrahim

Maamigili

Chairperson

Dr. Ahmed Shamheed

South Hulhumale'

Proposed By
Yes

Ibrahim Shujau

Baarashu

Absent

Abdulla Shareef

Kelaa

Absent

Abdul Gafoor Moosa

Hanimaadhoo

Seconded By
Yes

Mohamed Mamdooh

Funadhoo

Yes

Ahmed Saleem

Eydhafushi

Yes

Ahmed Azaan Marzooq

Central Hithadhoo

Yes

Ahmed Nazim

Dhiggaru

Yes

Hamad Abdulla

North Fuvahmulah

Yes

Asadhulla Shihab

Gemanafushi

Absent
Total
11
Yes
7
Voted
7
Present
8
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
7
Abstain
0
Vote Required
4
Total
11
Present
8
Eligible
7
Yes
7
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
7
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
4

Works

06 Dec 2025

Budget Cashflow Plan for the year 2025

Ongoing

10 Feb 2025

Deduction of 10% from the salary of heads of Independent Institutions, Judiciary and Members of Parliament

Completed

04 Feb 2025

Quarterly Debt Bulletin - Fourth Quarter of 2024

Ongoing

26 Jan 2025

Paperwork related to loan agreement of AED 146,920,000 for Expansion of Velana International Airport project from Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD)

Completed

19 Jan 2025

Annual Report of National Pay Commission for the year 2024

Completed

12 Jan 2025

Councils participating in a road show held in Thailand for island promotions

Completed

12 Jan 2025

Annual Report of Ministry of Finance and Planning for the year 2024

Completed

29 Dec 2024

Family Protection Authority - Re the decision of National Tender Board regarding their New Office Station

Completed

29 Dec 2024

Paperwork related to 4 agreements with ADB for the Enhancing Climate Resilience and Food Security Project

Completed

Attendance Summary

  • Present
    08
  • Absent
    00
  • Simultaneous Committee
    00
  • Sick Leave
    00
  • Leave
    00
  • Official
    03
  • Attendance Not Required
    00

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