By Staff Reporter
H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Financial Audit Authority and First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, has issued Decision No. (4) of 2025 to regulate the operational procedures of the Central Violations Committee and the Grievances Committee within the Authority.
The new procedures apply to employees and senior executives, including CEOs, of entities overseen by the Financial Audit Authority. They are designed to ensure disciplinary penalties are fair, proportional, and transparent while safeguarding employee rights and reinforcing accountability.
The decision outlines clear roles and responsibilities for the Central Violations Committee, which addresses financial and administrative violations. It emphasizes objective investigations, the right of employees to submit written defenses, and prohibits multiple penalties for the same offense. Penalties must be legally justified and matched to the violation’s severity.
The Grievances Committee’s authority and procedures are also defined, including a 15-working-day deadline for employees to file grievances after notification of contested decisions. Late submissions are invalid. Both employees and entities must comply with the Committee’s rulings, which the entity must enforce and report back to the Authority.
Confidentiality is a priority, with all committee sessions and records kept private unless disclosure is approved by the Financial Audit Authority’s Director General for public interest reasons.
To support these committees, the Financial Audit Authority will provide administrative and technical assistance, in line with Law No. (4) of 2018, under which the Authority operates.
This decision aims to protect public funds, ensure compliance with workplace regulations, and foster a fair, stable work environment across Dubai’s public sector.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
