MUSCAT: The State Audit Institution (SAI) handled 115 cases related to public funds, which resulted in various convictions with penalties ranging from one month to ten years in prison, alongside monetary fines.

Among these cases, notable offenses included bribery, forgery, and embezzlement, with 28 cases referred to the Public Prosecution. The report revealed a total of 951 complaints and reports received in 2023, with 87 percent resolved. “These complaints primarily pertained to financial and administrative violations, employee grievances, and abuse of authority. To enhance community partnerships, SAI underscored its commitment to addressing complaints through accessible communication channels.” SAI said in the community brief highlighting results of its 2023 Annual Report.

SAI also announced the results of its inspection for 2023, revealing significant financial gains for the public treasury. The total amount collected and recovered stands at approximately RO 177.7 million, with RO 95 million collected in 2023 alone and an additional RO 82.7 million from 2022.