Combating Corruption: Legal Obstacles and Political Challenges
Al-Asadi said that there are three supervisory authorities in Iraq, and the first one is the Federal Board of Supreme Audit, which has the duty of controlling public expenditure and the exchange mechanisms. The second is the Integrity Commission, which is closer to the investigative work and regulations. The third is the Offices of the General Inspectors, which was introduced in Iraq in 2004.
He added that these three authorities are depending on the Iraqi government to fight corruption, pointing out that the phenomena of corruption is largely exist in Iraq. He explained his future vision and analysis of these phenomena and the possibility of addressing them. He also reviewed that the work of the Supreme Council for Combating Corruption, is coordinating between the three supervisory authorities, in addition to the Prime Minister office as he is the chief executive authority in the State.
After the end of symposium, Al- Asadi and Mr. Zaid Al-Talaqani held a press conference in which Al-Asadi said the Ministry of Interior is keen to abide by the principles and applications of human rights, and the occurrence of neglect does not mean that there is a general failure but limited cases it might sometime happen. The judiciary has the final word, affirming at the same time his commitment to the decisions of the Supreme Council for Combating Corruption which is one of the priorities. Al-Asadi also met with a number of citizens and police officers, who showed some complaints, grievances and requests. This came within a series of special interviews organized by RCD as part of its plan to invest the presence of officials in Najaf city and contribute to relieve the burden of the citizens and solve their problems.