A total of 118 financial inspectors have been deployed across nearly 200 public and private entities as part of the second wave of control missions for the 2026 fiscal year. On Thursday, June 4, the deployment specifically targeted the mining sector to audit the revenues it generates throughout the national territory.
While the operations also cover the payroll liquidation of state agents and employees, revenue oversight, and the control of public assets and property, the audit of mining revenues constitutes the main focus of this campaign.
The operation targeting the sector was initiated by the Inspector General of Finance and Head of Service, Christophe Bitasimwa Bahii, following resolutions from the 87th meeting of the Council of Ministers. It aligns with the government’s commitment to enhance transparency and efficiency in public revenue mobilization.
Considered one of the pillars of the national economy, the mining sector generates a significant portion of state revenues. However, authorities want better visibility over the entire production, declaration, collection, and traceability chain of revenues from mining resource exploitation.
Through this mission, the IGF aims to precisely assess the mechanisms for collecting mining revenues, identify any weaknesses in their oversight, and propose measures to improve their yield for the public treasury.
According to the Deputy Head of Service, Emmanuel Tshibingu, this operation continues the control actions initiated since the start of the year.
“There was a first wave for this 2026 fiscal year, and today we launch the second. We have missions requested by the government, particularly on mining sector revenues. There are also missions to monitor customs and tax revenues, with inspectors posted at certain strategic points to boost collections,” he explained.
Before the teams were deployed, Christophe Bitasimwa Bahii reminded inspectors of the strategic importance of their mission and the ethical requirements guiding their fieldwork.
“We are senior state officials. We cannot do anything contrary to the interests of our state. You must do your work without fear, without heeding influences or intimidation. Do your work objectively and independently. Impartiality and fairness must characterize your observations and conclusions,” he declared.
The IGF Head of Service also emphasized the quality of investigations, the relevance of analyses, and the care needed in drafting reports, which serve as valuable decision-support tools for public authorities.
With this new control offensive, the General Inspectorate of Finance confirms its role as a watchdog of public finances and its commitment to supporting the government in improving governance of the mining sector, considered an essential lever for the economic development of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
