MUIS, the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore, has reported that a former mosque official and volunteer has pleaded guilty to criminal breach of trust in regard to cash donations to a mosque.
In 2013, Muis detected financial irregularities at the mosque and referred the matter to the police.
In a statement online Muis said that it does not tolerate any financial impropriety at mosques. "Muis has policies and procedures in place to ensure good governance in the mosques, and continuously reviews these measures to meet national regulatory standards and benchmarks," the organisation said.
Muis has conducted refresher training in recent years on Mosque Financial Regulations with mosque staff and members of the mosque management boards to create greater awareness on the importance of good financial management. Muis has also put in place regular independent audits on all mosques to ensure compliance with the Mosque Financial Regulations.
Muis also stressed that the case should not tarnish the good name and the invaluable contributions of mosque leaders, volunteers and staff, who have been serving their community and congregation selflessly and with amanah (أمانة, fulfilment of a trust) through the years.
In 2013, Muis detected financial irregularities at the mosque and referred the matter to the police.
In a statement online Muis said that it does not tolerate any financial impropriety at mosques. "Muis has policies and procedures in place to ensure good governance in the mosques, and continuously reviews these measures to meet national regulatory standards and benchmarks," the organisation said.
Muis has conducted refresher training in recent years on Mosque Financial Regulations with mosque staff and members of the mosque management boards to create greater awareness on the importance of good financial management. Muis has also put in place regular independent audits on all mosques to ensure compliance with the Mosque Financial Regulations.
Muis also stressed that the case should not tarnish the good name and the invaluable contributions of mosque leaders, volunteers and staff, who have been serving their community and congregation selflessly and with amanah (أمانة, fulfilment of a trust) through the years.