Moroccan Internal Affairs Minister Abdellatif Ouafiq Lfeitit has taken action against corruption in local councils. He referred 20 files to the Public Prosecutor and 10 reports to the Regional Audit Councils. These reports were compiled by the General Inspectorate of Territorial Administration. They detail irregularities in the management of regional councils and local authorities.
The General Inspectorate of Territorial Administration conducted 35 inspection and audit missions. These missions uncovered irregularities in financial and accounting operations. They covered eight audit missions related to financial and accounting operations carried out by local council assemblies. There were also 19 audit missions related to financial and accounting operations carried out by provincial and regional councils.
The reports highlighted various irregularities. These included unauthorized delegations, conflicts of interest, and failure to collect taxes and fees. Other issues included poor management of public facilities and irregularities in urban planning. The Inspectorate's reports led to 90 measures being taken. These measures included corrective actions, referrals to the Public Prosecutor, and submissions to regional audit councils.
The measures taken included corrective actions in 42% of cases. In 22.5% of cases, files were referred to the Public Prosecutor. In 11% of cases, reports were submitted to regional audit councils. The authorities also initiated proceedings to remove council heads and members. One report was referred to the administrative judiciary for a council head's alleged abandonment of duties.
The General Inspectorate of Territorial Administration adopts a process that prioritizes objectivity, impartiality, and confidentiality. The process involves presenting recorded facts to those concerned and allowing them a reasonable time to respond and comment. The Inspectorate carried out 80 inspection and audit missions. These missions covered various areas, including irregularities in local council management and territorial administration.
During 2026, the Inspectorate conducted 20 inspection missions in territorial administration. These missions identified several observations related to monitoring and controlling urban planning and construction violations. If personal responsibility is established, the relevant procedures are implemented. The authorities take necessary legal measures.
The Inspectorate's efforts aim to enhance transparency and accountability in local governance. The Interior Ministry's actions signal a commitment to addressing corruption. The referrals to the Public Prosecutor and regional audit councils demonstrate the government's resolve to tackle irregularities.
Key points
- Moroccan Internal Affairs Minister Abdellatif Ouafiq Lfeitit referred 20 files to the Public Prosecutor and 10 reports to the Regional Audit Councils amid corruption allegations.
Reporting sources
- الفساد يطيح برؤساء جهات وأقاليم وجماعات · Alakhbar
