Sarah Al-Ghamlas, a senior specialist in the Department of Receiving Financial Disclosure Receipts at the Public Authority for Anti-Corruption (Nazaha)” has unveiled that the total count of financial disclosure statements received until July 31, 2023 reached 34,678.
This signifies an impressive compliance rate of 99.5 percent among the declarations that are mandated for submission. Among these declarations, 17,494 were initial submissions upon assuming roles covered by financial disclosure provisions. Additionally, the Authority received 11,522 updates for declarations that were made over three years ago, and 5,662 final declarations were collected for individuals who no longer held positions subject to financial disclosure requirements, reports Al-Rai daily.
Al-Ghamlas emphasized the Authority’s resolute commitment to instilling transparency and integrity within economic and administrative transactions. The objective is to counteract corruption and mitigate its risks and repercussions, thereby bolstering and safeguarding of public funds and enhancing oversight over public officials.
Marking the commencement of the second update period for financial disclosure statements at the onset of the month, Al-Ghamlas urged those concerned to be well-informed about their legal deadlines for submission through the government’s “Sahel” platform. This awareness is crucial to prevent any untimely delays beyond the allotted legal timeframes.
She underscored the importance of completing the declaration forms prior to visiting the Authority to submit the financial disclosure statements saying all necessary forms are readily accessible on the Authority’s official website (www.nazaha.gov.kw).
Al-Ghamlas reaffirmed that the Authority remains steadfast in its commitment to receiving financial disclosure statements, offering assistance to those who declare their assets falling under financial disclosure provisions, addressing queries, and furnishing comprehensive support throughout the submission process.
Furthermore, she highlighted the Authority’s collaborative endeavors with the relevant entities overseeing the individuals subject to financial disclosure, urging them to adhere to legal deadlines for submission.
She went on to say, through the “Sahel” application, the Authority is dedicated to streamlining services and transactions in a user-friendly, efficient manner. The application enables notifications and announcements from the Authority, features a tool to check legal deadlines for submission, and offers an appointment booking service, all designed to expedite and enhance services.
Financial disclosure statements are categorized into three stages — initial submission within 60 days of assuming a position, updates every three years as long as the subject remains in their role, and a final submission within 90 days of leaving a position.
Failure to meet submission deadlines can result in legal penalties, and a violation file may be forwarded to an examination committee for verification. These committees, established through the Chairman’s decision, comprise members with legal and financial expertise, as per the executive regulations of the law that established the Authority.
In adherence to the legislator’s emphasis on privacy, all Authority employees are prohibited from disclosing any data acquired while they are on duty. The confidentiality of the financial disclosure statements is preserved as a vital secret, even extending beyond an employee’s term with the Authority.
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