Nepal Audit System Disrupted After Gen-Z Protests Cause Major Document Loss Worth NPR 1.47 Trillion
Kathmandu, Nepal — Nepal’s national audit process has suffered a significant setback after recent Gen-Z-led protests resulted in the destruction of government records, affecting financial oversight worth approximately NPR 1.47 trillion.
According to the Auditor General, Toyam Raya, the unrest on 23–24 Bhadra led to damage or loss of documentation from 179 government offices across the country. These records were part of a broader national audit covering federal, provincial, local governments, and various statutory bodies.
Officials confirmed that the total audit coverage for the fiscal year reached NPR 9.48 trillion, but a substantial portion could not be fully verified due to the destruction of records.
Key Findings from the Audit Report:
- Around NPR 1.47 trillion worth of audit work was affected due to destroyed documents
- Audit coverage included federal, provincial, local, and institutional bodies
- Reported irregularities (beruju) totalled NPR 755 billion nationwide
- Federal government accounted for the largest share of irregularities
- Provincial and local governments also reported significant discrepancies
- Approximately NPR 14.63 billion was recovered during the year, described by officials as a positive development
Auditor General Raya noted that while recovery efforts have improved, the scale of financial irregularities remains a serious governance concern.
Authorities are now assessing alternative methods to reconstruct missing financial records and continue accountability processes despite the loss of documentation.
Source: Kendrabhag-Published
