Problem
Petaling Jaya: A special audit must be carried out on the procurement of medical equipment and medicine during the Covid-19 pandemic following a recent disclosure by the anti-graft body of suspected corruption, says the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). PAC chairman Wong Kah Woh said he had officially brought the matter up with the Auditor-General on Thursday. He said the special audit was necessary as questions had been raised over abuse of power in aid distribution and stimulus packages given out by the government. "The audit should be expedited with the report tabled before the bipartisan committee as soon as possible. "This will allow the PAC to identify if there are irregularities, leakages or abuse of power," he said in a statement yesterday. Wong said the PAC would be empowered by Parliament to call up the Finance Ministry, Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and agencies involved to give an explanation on the issue. On Tuesday, MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said there were elements of corruption involving the procurement of medical equipment and medicine for the Covid-19 pandemic. Among them are abuse of power in relief aid, falsified medical protective equipment and bribery of enforcement officers when enforcing the movement control order. The Star, 28 May 2022
Task
1. Referring the news excerpt above, discuss two impact of lack of accountability in the government.
2. Explain the roles of Public Accounts Committee to ensure the government to achieve accountability.
3. Discuss how the public sector organisation adapt with the influence of Information Technology in government auditing.