Al-Sharif made these observations during his meeting with Health Minister Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah at the ministry's headquarters here.

Stressing the importance of transparency and efforts by officials in the government sector, Al-Sharif said his commission is keen on facilitating all departments to provide satisfactory services to the members of the community.

Referring to the Health Ministry, the chairman said that it had taken all precautionary measures to ensure its financial dealings are in order according to public sector finance regulations.

He also took the opportunity to tell health officials how the present system of accounting and financial transactions, income and expenditure, could be further improved in hospitals, primary health care centers (PHCs) and in regional health directorates.

The discussion took place between a team of officials from the commission and the ministry.

Al-Rabeeah, who headed the ministry team, welcomed Al-Sharif and his team of officials who came to his office to discuss how the two bodies could work together for the smooth functioning of the ministry. The minister took the commission chief on a tour of the important departments in his ministry.

Al-Rabeeah stressed the keenness of the ministry to maintain a culture of transparency in all its dealings while providing health care for people in all parts of the Kingdom.

During the meeting, both parties reviewed the strategic plans of the ministry including its development programs to serve citizens as well as residents. The minister also briefed the visitors on the preventive programs adopted by the ministry to monitor disbursement of funds, procurement, maintaining stocks and their supply to various departments.

“The partnership will help the ministry maintain the principles of transparency and integrity in all its activities. It will also boost the levels of performance and efficiency among the staff,” the minister added.