Committee prepares to audit Thai PBS budget usage on October 22
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The Committee on Political Development and the Committee on Corruption and Misconduct Prevention have scheduled a joint meeting for October 22 to audit the operations of the Thai Public Broadcasting Service, or Thai PBS.
The key focus of this audit is the organization's revenue and budget expenditure. The committees are seeking clarity in financial management to ensure transparency and accountability in accordance with good governance principles.
For this meeting, the committees have invited the Director of Thai PBS and the Auditor General of the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) to provide clarification and details, ensuring that the working group is fully informed of the facts.
Beyond financial matters, the meeting will also include a session to hear opinions from senior media professionals regarding proposals to amend laws related to public media, aiming to ensure that media operations remain appropriate and aligned with the current situation.
This audit has garnered significant public interest, as Thai PBS is a public media organization that operates using taxpayer money. Therefore, establishing transparency is a matter of great importance to society.
Sources: มติชนออนไลน์
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