The officials were also questioned on why some URA staff who assessed the tax liabilities of the intransigent oil companies did not benefit from the payout.
Top officials of the Uganda Revenue Authority have denied claims that they disguised the six billion shilling payout to 42 government officials following successful litigation of oil tax cases in London, UK.
The officials led by URA Commissioner General Doris Akol put the blame on the finance ministry for indicating that the money was given as a supplementary budget for Makerere University non-teaching staff.
The officials were also questioned on why some URA staff who assessed the tax liabilities of the intransigent oil companies did not benefit from the payout.
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