Ofnac Senegal: Public Officials Face Deadline for Patrimoine Declarations

• The Office national de lutte contre la fraude et la corruption (Ofnac) in Senegal has published a list of 3023 public officials required to file their declarations of patrimoine by September 1, 2026.
• Failure to declare assets within the specified deadline can result in penalties, including imprisonment for up to four years and fines.
• The Ofnac's efforts aim to increase transparency and accountability among public servants, with a significant increase in submissions over the past two years.
• Public officials who fail to comply with the deadline may face disciplinary action, including retenue of a quarter of their salary.

Failure to declare assets within the specified deadline can result in penalties, including imprisonment for up to four years and fines.

The Office national de lutte contre la fraude et la corruption (Ofnac) in Senegal has published a list of 3023 public officials required to file their declarations of patrimoine by September 1, 2026. The deadline is the latest step in the Ofnac's efforts to increase transparency and accountability among public servants. According to the Ofnac's president, Moustapha Kâ, the number of declarations submitted has increased significantly over the past two years, with 114 submissions in 2024 and 103 in 2025, before a surge of 1023 submissions in 2026, including over 800 in July and more than 300 by mid-August. The Ofnac's list includes public officials from various sectors, including local elected officials, new ministers who have three months to submit their declarations, and others.

The declaration of patrimoine is a mandatory requirement for public officials in Senegal, aimed at preventing corruption and ensuring transparency. Failure to declare assets within the specified deadline can result in penalties, including imprisonment for up to four years and fines. The Ofnac has published guidelines outlining the process for submitting declarations, which must include information on assets, liabilities, and other financial interests. Public officials who fail to comply with the deadline may face disciplinary action, including retenue of a quarter of their salary, followed by a request for revocation and prohibition from holding public office.

The publication of the list of 3023 public officials required to file their declarations highlights the importance of transparency and accountability in Senegal's public sector. The Ofnac's efforts to increase compliance with the declaration requirement demonstrate a commitment to preventing corruption and promoting good governance. As the deadline approaches, it remains to be seen whether all public officials will comply with the requirements, and what consequences may follow for those who fail to do so.

Lawyers and compliance officers should note that failure to declare assets within the specified deadline can result in penalties, including imprisonment for up to four years and fines. The Office national de lutte contre la fraude et la corruption (Ofnac) has published a list of 3023 public officials required to file their declarations, with a deadline of September 1, 2026.

Source: Original reporting via Voyeurisme populaire et démagogie d’État