Oumie Nyang, BCC Former Cashier
By Fatou Sillah
Oumie Nyang, a former cashier at the Banjul City Council (BCC), was questioned on Wednesday regarding a 185,000 Dalasi revenue shortfall, which was not deposited into the BCC’s account in February 2020. The inquiry took place at the Local Government Commission of Inquiry.
The witness was initially confronted with an accusation of a 189,000 Dalasi shortage; however, Nyang clarified that the actual amount was 185,000 Dalasi, which the commission accepted.
In her response to the commission’s counsel, Nyang explained that she had been ill and hospitalized during the period in question. Upon her return to work, it was brought to her attention that the deposit had not been made. She confirmed that the missing amount should have been recorded in her cash book, which she had handed over to Mustapha John when she went on medical leave.“This was in February 2020. This should be in my cash book that I handed over to Mustapha John when I was leaving, and I gave the receipts to the collectors,” Nyang said.
She further explained that she personally balanced her cash book and noticed a discrepancy, which she promptly reported to Mustapha John. The two then cross-checked the records together.
“I balance my cash book myself and noticed I have a shortage, I informed Mr John about this, and we rechecked it,” she added.
Nyang also detailed that she communicated the issue to the Finance Manager, Ebou Drammeh, who assured her that he would escalate the matter to management.
“I also explained to the finance manager Ebou Drammeh, and he told me he will talk to the management about it. He told me Mustapha has called the finance director informing him that I have a shortage. In June, I received a transfer letter indicating that I have been transferred to the record’s office,” she stated.