Performance Audit Report on the Identification, Registration and Issuance of Birth and Death Certificates

This performance audit aimed to assess whether RITA was timely and effectively processing and issuing birth and death certificates to assist the public in accessing essential services, as well as the government in tracking demographic information for making informed decisions.

The audit found that, as of December 2024, 71% of birth events in Mainland Tanzania were not registered based on the projected population of 63,743,121; non-attainment of targets for registration and issuance of birth and death certificates; Untimely processing and issuance of birth and death certificates and Underutilization of CRS for processing, registering and issuing birth and death certificates.

The audit recommended that RITA conduct a country baseline survey to establish the actual registration load in the country, set realistic awareness program targets, conduct impact assessments, and integrate the CRS with different government institutions to facilitate timely accessibility of birth and death events.