Press Statements
“Integrity & Action Exhibition” to Empower Citizens and Promote Transparency
Port Moresby, Wednesday 26 March 2025 – Transparency International Papua New Guinea (TIPNG) is invitingthe general public to its “Integrity & Action Exhibition,” a vital
Papua New Guinea – Are we serious?
People want decisive action against corruption. Port Moresby, Tuesday 11 February 2025 – The results of the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) was launched today
Countdown to 2027 National General Election – Another Disaster Looming!
This December 2024 marks the midway point between the 2022 and the 2027 National General Election, Transparency International PNG (TIPNG) is sounding the alarm over the lack of any real action to address the failings of the 2022 National General Election and the many problems experienced in past elections. TIPNG has observed the election process over 2 decades and the verdict is the management and conduct of our elections is severely flawed. We have witnessed significant failures in all stages of the election process from preparation, conduct, delivery, and declaration.
Engaging Young People in the Political Process – International Anti-Corruption Day 2024
On the 9th of December, we commemorated International Anti-corruption Day with a number of activities. In line with the global theme, Uniting With Youth Against Corruption: Shaping
PUBLIC BODIES FAIL TO ACCOUNT
TIPNG’s “ACCOUNTABILITY SCORECARD” uses publicly available information from the Report of the Auditor General Part IV*, of which 132 public bodies are recorded. Shockingly, from the list, eighty (80) public bodies had not submitted their 2022 financial statements to be audited, in addition to 183 financial statements for 2021 and prior years have not been submitted to the AGO for audit. This trend reflects a serious lack of financial management of public funds and represents a direct violation of the Public Finances (Management) Act 1995 (as amended), Section 47L provision on Reports and Financial Statements.
