IGF launches systemic audit of DRC mining revenues

A total of 118 finance inspectors have been deployed to nearly 200 public and private entities as part of the second wave of control missions for fiscal year 2026. On Thursday, 4 June, the deployment specifically targeted the mining sector to audit the revenues it generates across the entire national territory.

While operations also cover the payroll liquidation status of state agents and civil servants, revenue supervision, and the control of public assets and property, the audit of mining revenues is the main focus of this campaign.

The operation, directed at the sector and initiated by Christophe Bitasimwa Bahii, Inspector General of Finance and Head of Service, follows resolutions from the 87th meeting of the Council of Ministers and aligns with the government’s commitment to strengthen 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. Yet public authorities seek better visibility across the entire chain of production, declaration, collection, and traceability of revenues from mining resource exploitation.

Through this mission, the IGF aims to precisely evaluate the mechanisms for collecting mining revenues, identify any weaknesses in their management, and propose measures to improve their yield for the public treasury.

According to Emmanuel Tshibingu, Deputy Inspector General of Finance and Deputy Head of Service, this operation follows the control actions that have been ongoing since the start of the year.

“There was a first wave for this fiscal year 2026, and today we launch the second. We have missions at the government’s request, particularly on mining sector revenues. There are also missions to monitor customs and tax revenues, where inspectors will be stationed at key points to boost revenue,” he explained.

Before the teams were deployed, Christophe Bitasimwa Bahii reminded inspectors of the strategic importance of their mission and the ethical requirements that must guide their fieldwork.

“We are senior state officials. We cannot do anything contrary to the interests of our state. You must do your job without fear, without listening to influence 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 to be taken in drafting reports, which are valuable decision-making 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 a key lever for the economic development of the Democratic Republic of Congo.