##  Under the Microscope: Moroccan Finance Inspectors Target Alleged Contract Favoritism 

**Small Businesses Left Out, Select Companies Benefit, Sources Say**

Morocco's General Inspectorate of Finance has intensified its probe into suspected irregularities in public contracts. The investigation follows persistent reports alleging that procurement practices unfairly limit opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) while favoring specific companies.

 **Procurement Audits Reveal Red Flags**

Audits of purchasing documents by finance inspectors have uncovered troubling evidence. Sources reveal that some state-owned enterprise managers ignored requests from SMEs during tender processes, potentially hindering competition and fair access to contracts.


“Purchasing and tender managers in some state-owned enterprises ignored requests…,"  
 
The General Inspectorate of Finance has yet to publicly comment on the ongoing investigation.   


##  Under the Microscope: Moroccan Finance Inspectors Target Alleged Contract Favoritism 

**Small Businesses Left Out, Select Companies Benefit, Sources Say**


Finance inspectors probe alleged favoritism in public contra

Finance inspectors probe alleged favoritism in public contracts

## Tax Collectors Close In: Billions Due from Moroccan Businesses 

Local authorities across three major regions are taking aim at a mountain of unpaid taxes and fees, dating back over a decade and a half. 

**Widespread Recovery Effort**

Municipal financial departments and tax collection units in Casablanca-Settat, Marrakech-Safi, and Fes-Meknes are combing through records to track down the billions of dirhams owed.  Sources say this large-scale campaign is unprecedented in its scope.


"This isn’t just about collecting money," said one official familiar with the initiative. "It's about ensuring fairness within our system and holding those who haven’t fulfilled their obligations accountable.” 


## Tax Collectors Close In: Billions Due from Moroccan Businesses 

Local authorities across three major regions are taking aim at a mountain of unpaid taxes an

Moroccan local authorities crack down on billions in long-un

Moroccan local authorities crack down on billions in long-unpaid taxes and fees

##  Leaked Audits Expose Corruption at Local Government Level

**Casablanca-Settat and Fes-Meknes Regions Hit Hard**

Shocking financial irregularities and corruption have been uncovered in several local municipalities across the Casablanca-Settat and Fes-Meknes regions, according to leaked audit reports. Inspection committees from Morocco’s regional audit courts have unearthed serious misconduct, implicating both current and former government officials. 

**Public Funds Misappropriated**
The leaked reports reveal that public funds were embezzled by officials, often through inflated contracts and fraudulent schemes. "These findings are deeply concerning," said a source familiar with the matter. "They paint a grim picture of how public resources are being misused."  

**Wide-Ranging Implications**


Investigations into these allegations are ongoing. The extent of the corruption and its impact on local communities remains to be fully determined. 


##  Leaked Audits Expose Corruption at Local Government Level

**Casablanca-Settat and Fes-Meknes Regions Hit Hard**

Shocking financial irregularities and corr

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Finance inspectors probe alleged favoritism in public contracts

Moroccan local authorities crack down on billions in long-unpaid taxes and fees

Audit leaks reveal widespread corruption in Moroccan local governments