A public watchdog committee is now seeking an audience with Treasury CS John Mbadi over increasing cases of public servants earning less than one-third of their basic salaries due to new taxes.

The Public Accounts Committee, led by Butere MP Tindi Mwale, yesterday raised concerns that several state departments had breached the constitutional requirement ensuring employees retain at least two-thirds of their net salary.

The revelation emerged during an inquiry into the accounts of the State Department for Roads for the 2023-2024 financial year.