BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-President Peter Mutharika’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) government through the Department of Human Resource Management and Development (DHRMD), is set to undertake a comprehensive Personnel Audit targeting all civil servants and public employees drawing remuneration from public funds.
The exercise is scheduled to commence on 9th December 2025 and will run through to 6th February 2026.
This critical audit aims to reconcile the authorized positions recorded in the Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS) and payroll against actual staffing across various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
The initiative seeks to enhance transparency, ensure accountability, and streamline public service management.
The first phase of the audit will cover key government sectors, including the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (encompassing Education Divisions, Colleges, and Secondary Schools), Ministry of Health and Sanitation (including Central and CHAM Hospitals), Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development (including Agricultural Development Divisions), Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, Security Organs, and all District Councils.
All public servants within these sectors are required to report in person to the designated Audit Teams, bringing along essential documents such as National Identification Cards, original academic and professional certificates, appointment letters, contract documents, and any relevant promotion or transfer letters.
Controlling Officers are also mandated to provide approved documentation from DHRMD, especially concerning employees on long-term training.
The audit will be conducted by officials from DHRMD, National Audit Office, National Registration Bureau, and the Ministry of Finance.
Heads of Government Departments and Agencies have been called upon to offer full support to facilitate a smooth process.
Public servants are strongly urged to comply with the audit requirements.
Failure to appear on the appointed dates will result in the employee being deemed not to be a bona fide public servant, potentially affecting their employment status.
This Personnel Audit represents a significant step toward reinforcing the integrity and effectiveness of Malawi’s public service.
