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The Sindh government has launched a province-wide audit of government colleges following reports that furniture, computers, laboratory equipment, and other educational supplies are missing from several institutions. The move is aimed at improving transparency and ensuring that public resources are being used properly.
The decision was taken during a meeting chaired by Sindh Secretary for College Education Nadeemur Rehman Memon, where officials reviewed supplies purchased for public colleges during recent financial years. The department is now carrying out a detailed verification process across the province.
All government college principals have been instructed to physically inspect the items available at their institutions. They must verify the presence of desks, chairs, computers, laboratory equipment, and other assets, before submitting an official certificate confirming the inventory to the College Education Department.
Officials said the verification reports will help identify any shortages or irregularities. Colleges have been directed to complete the process within the timeframe set by the department to avoid delays in the investigation.
Taking serious notice of the missing items, Nadeemur Rehman Memon directed authorities to issue notices to the former Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs) and the contractors involved in supplying the equipment. He also ordered legal action against anyone found responsible for negligence, misuse, or misappropriation of government property.
To improve monitoring in the future, the department has also approved the creation of a centralized digital database covering every government college in Sindh. The database will include information about each institution’s infrastructure, classrooms, laboratories, computer facilities, furniture, and development needs.
Education officials believe the new system will help the government make better funding decisions, monitor facilities more effectively, and ensure that resources are distributed according to the actual needs of colleges across the province.
The audit is part of broader efforts by the Sindh College Education Department to strengthen accountability, improve the quality of public education, and protect government assets. Authorities say strict action will be taken wherever financial irregularities or missing equipment are confirmed, while the findings will also support future planning and development projects in the higher education sector.