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May 08, 2013 News
– To be sent on leave to facilitate internal audit
President of the student body of the University of Guyana, (UGSS), Ganesh Mahipaul, has confessed to misusing the group’s funds for personal affairs. A statement from the board’s executive committee revealed this development yesterday.
According to the committee, the disclosure has become public knowledge after an Executive Council meeting last Saturday.
As a result, several recommendations were made by the finance committee. The board was
instructed to send Mahipaul on administrative leave, pending the outcome of the Internal Audit which had already been initiated by the University’s Administration, and any other action that may flow from the audit.
In the interim, the Senior Admin Group (SAG) will perform the function of the President, while as a procedural measure, Mahipaul “must surrender all the UGSS property which he has in his possession or under his control immediately and cease performing any function on behalf of the UGSS; and occupancy of the Office. He is therefore required to repay all monies owed to the UGSS by May 31, 2013”.
Late last month, pupils of the University of Guyana had accused the UGSS President of misappropriating $800,000 of the students’ fund and called for his resignation.
However, while Mahipaul has admitted to the Executive Council that he did use the money for his own personal purposes. He is required to sign a contract with the UGSS to repay the monies under the hand of the Vice-Chancellor.
“It’s the view of the Executive that while the other signatories were not liable for any wrongdoing, they should have exercised due diligence before affixing their signature to the cheques. However, due to the fact that Mr Mahipaul admitted to the accusation and justifiable answers were provided, no sanction were taken against them,” the statement read.
The Executive Council noted that the resignation of two members of the Executive was “very unfortunate” but expressed gratitude to them for the service given.
“The Executive Council is of the clear view that this incident shows the need for an upgraded democratic UGSS constitution that will provide for greater checks, balances and accountability.
The current UGSS constitution was last reviewed or amended 40 years ago. Notwithstanding, it creates much ambiguity about the power and duties of officers and may facilitate mal-administration.
The Executive Council is also confident that the integrity of the Office would be restored and is committed to representing students and addressing their issues,” the statement concluded.
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