Not hacking, but gross incompetence at Treasury: Harsha

Speaking on the matter, he said standard financial controls seemed to have been ignored, noting that even ordinary transactions are usually verified before large sums are transferred. The MP added that the matter should be brought before Parliament, noting that oversight of public finances is a constitutional responsibility. He said the Committee on Public Finance is expected to examine the incident further.

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