Auditor General Slams Pornography Control Committee Over Lack of Transparency

By skika reporter

The Auditor General has criticised the Pornography Control Committee (PCC) for failing to submit its 2025 annual report and for operating without a budget, raising serious concerns about accountability and effectiveness.

In the December 2025 audit report presented to Parliament, Auditor General Edward Akol highlighted that the PCC, which operates under the Directorate of Ethics and Integrity, did not produce an annual report to the Minister within six months of the end of the financial year, as required by law.

“I noted that the Pornography Control Committee did not produce an annual report to the minister on the performance of their functions within six months after the end of the financial year. The Directorate failed to budget for the activities of the Committee,” Akol stated.

The audit questions the committee’s ability to carry out its mandate effectively, noting that the lack of planning and reporting undermines oversight and accountability mechanisms. Parliament has been urged to follow up to ensure that the committee adheres to statutory requirements.

The PCC is tasked with regulating pornography-related activities in Uganda, but the Auditor General’s findings suggest systemic gaps in governance and transparency that may compromise its operations.