03/06/2026
LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE COMMISSION CONDUCTS STAFF AUDIT IN KALULUSHI
Kalulushi – 3 June 2026
The Local Government Service Commission (LGSC) has embarked on a nationwide Staff Audit exercise aimed at verifying employee qualifications, assessing staff competencies, and eliminating any ghost workers within local authorities.
A team led by Local Government Service Commission Commissioner Ms. Liseli Sishekano visited Kalulushi Municipal Council to conduct the audit exercise and engage with management on various audit-related matters.
The exercise seeks to validate the physical presence of every employee and ensure that staff records are accurate and up to date.
Speaking during a meeting with Management and representatives from Devolved Departments, Ms. Sishekano emphasized that promotions should be based strictly on merit. She noted that the Commission is committed to enhancing professionalism, discipline, performance, and positive work attitudes among council officers.
Ms. Sishekano further congratulated the Council Management on the construction of the new Civic Centre, describing the infrastructure as a significant milestone that demonstrates the Council's commitment to improving service delivery and creating a conducive working environment for staff.
The staff audit forms part of broader efforts by the Commission to improve efficiency, accountability, and service delivery in local authorities across the country.
Speaking at the same meeting, Kalulushi Municipal Council Town Clerk, Ms. Betty Liswaniso, underscored the importance of assessing workforce performance to ensure that officers are effectively carrying out their respective duties and responsibilities.
Ms. Liswaniso thanked the Commission for undertaking the timely and important exercise, noting that it would contribute significantly to improving efficiency and effectiveness within the local authority.
The audit exercise is expected to strengthen human resource management systems and enhance operational efficiency within the Council and the local government sector at large.