Minister Clarifies Housing Lot Saga
To be eligible for lots and assistance, the household income should be less than $50,000.
Friday 17 July 2020 | 14:07
Minister for Local Government, Housing and Community Development Premila Kumar clarified that household income exceeding $50,000 for those applying for a Housing Authority lot, needs ministerial approval.
To be eligible for lots and assistance, the household income should be less than $50,000.
An initial investigation by the Housing Authority of Fiji said applicants had falsified information about their incomes and assets.
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Ten names of such applicants have popped up. With investigations now being handled by the Office of the Auditor-General, this list could be longer.
The Housing Authority of Fiji chair, Lorraine Seeto, announced on Wednesday that the Office of the Auditor-General would carry out a Special Purpose Audit on lot allocation for the past 10 years, and report its findings to the Board of Directors.
Edited by Caroline Ratucadra
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