Vehicle Accident Cases Requiring Report to Ministry of Finance
The Accounting Officer is to report accident circumstances to the Ministry of Finance where a civil claim against Government has been received or is likely, Government should institute a claim against another person, or allegations of negligence may require disciplinary action against an officer over whom disciplinary powers have not been delegated.
Reference: Federal Government Financial Regulations, FR 2022
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The Accounting Officer's report should include an opinion on the degree of negligence of each party, disciplinary action such as suspension, surcharge and loss of non-accident bonus against officers found negligent, and any unauthorised use of government vehicles disclosed by the accident together with recommendations to prevent recurrence. The report should be supported by the Director of Administration/Head of Unit or Division report and attachments required by FR 2019 and the Board of Enquiry report where applicable.
Reference: FR 2023