The Anti-Corruption Commission recorded the highest-ever attrition rate at 17.9% in the 2023-2024 fiscal year. It means 28 staff left the office during this period compared to 25 in the previous fiscal year. This is according to the Anti-Corruption Commission’s annual report 2023-2024. It was presented in the National Assembly today.
The reasons were the complexity of the work and societal pressure including the normalisation of corruption. Scrutiny and social backlash faced by ACC officials further worsen the situation. The commission then recruited 15 new staff. Today, there are 123 staff. However the opposition leader questioned why the commission did not recruit more staff.
“The Anti-Corruption Commission is a very important organization. Therefore, the parliament should support the commission. This will not only strengthen the organization but also enhance the country’s international standing,” Pema Chewang, Opposition leader.
Namgay Dorji, the Deputy Chairperson added, “Even though the ACC staff get a 45 per cent allowance, this does not motivate them to continue working.”
To address these issues, the commission is finalizing strategic proposals on ‘Talent Retention & Management’. It will be submitted to the RCSC.
The good governance committee recommended that the government must allocate adequate budget and human resources to the commission to carry out its mandates effectively.
Tashi Dekar
Edited by Tandin Phuntsho
