Auditing Adventure

One of my assignments while serving here in Damongo is to conduct internal audits of the Parishes in the Diocese. In the spring of 2022 I visited 12 of the 13 parishes. At that time I realized that what was needed was not an audit but guidance in establishing the procedures needed to properly record and safeguard the finances of the parish. 

During the past two weeks I returned to 8 of the 13 parishes to check on the progress made. I was happy to see that the parishes are working hard to put in place the procedures I helped them establish on my first visit.

Some of the parishes are not close to Damongo and it is necessary that I stay overnight at the parishes’ guesthouse. Below are pictures of my last audit.

I am almost always greeted my children in the area.

Members of the finance committee are asked to be present for the audit.

It is not uncommon to conduct the audits outside.

I was distracted by the goat standing on its hind legs eating leaves off of a tree.

At the end of the audit a meal is provided, ending in many cases with a cold beer.

I must say I do enjoy my work here.