**New Leader for Georgia’s State Auditor’s Office**
The Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia, Shalva Papuashvili, has made a significant move in strengthening the country’s financial oversight body. He has nominated Giorgi Gabitashvili, who previously served as Prosecutor General, to become the new Auditor General.
According to Papuashvili, this appointment will be a major step forward for the State Auditor’s Office. “I have made a decision to nominate Giorgi Gabitashvili for the position of Auditor General,” he said in a statement. “I believe that his election as Auditor General will significantly strengthen the State Auditor’s Office and ensure the achievement of the goals that we presented to our population before the elections and for which we received the mandate of the Georgian people.”
This move comes after Tsotne Kavlashvili, who previously held the position of Auditor General, resigned from his post. Interestingly, he has been appointed as Deputy Minister of Finance in a separate development.
Gabitashvili’s background as Prosecutor General brings a wealth of experience to the role of Auditor General. As such, this appointment could have significant implications for Georgia’s financial oversight and accountability mechanisms.
**What does this mean for Georgia?**
The appointment of Gabitashvili as Auditor General could be seen as a way to strengthen the country’s ability to monitor and oversee government spending and revenue. With his background in law enforcement, he is well-equipped to lead the State Auditor’s Office in ensuring that public funds are being used effectively and efficiently.
However, it remains to be seen how effective Gabitashvili will be in this new role, especially given the challenges that Georgia faces in terms of corruption and financial mismanagement. As such, this appointment will likely be closely watched by both domestic and international observers.
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