By Socrates Smythe Saywon | Smart News Liberia
MONROVIA – The General Auditing Commission has completed and published 26 audit reports covering a wide range of government ministries, agencies, commissions, and state-owned entities, signaling what the institution describes as a renewed push to strengthen accountability and transparency in Liberia’s public sector.
The audits, released on Friday, May 8, 2026 under the leadership of Auditor General P. Garswa Jackson, examine fiscal operations, expenditures, financial management systems, compliance practices, and project implementation across multiple public institutions. According to the commission, the reports are now available on the GAC’s official platform for public access and review.
In a statement accompanying the release, the GAC said the publication forms part of ongoing efforts to clear a backlog of outstanding audits covering several fiscal periods. “Most of the completed audits cover previous fiscal periods as the institution works to regularize outstanding reviews across government ministries, agencies and commissions during the current year,” the commission noted.
The disclosure comes at a time when public scrutiny over the management of government resources continues to intensify under the administration of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai. Civil society organizations, lawmakers, and anti-corruption advocates have repeatedly called for stronger enforcement of audit recommendations and prosecutions where financial irregularities are uncovered.
Among the most significant reports published is the Compliance Audit of the Special Reconciliation of Government Tax Revenue collected through government transitory bank accounts and consolidated accounts covering July 2018 to December 2024. The audit is expected to draw national attention because it examines revenue collection systems and financial transfers linked to state accounts over several administrations.
The GAC also completed major infrastructure and development-related audits, including the Compliance Audit of the Roberts International Airport Road Project under the Ministry of Public Works, as well as financial audits involving the National Road Fund, the Liberia Airport Authority, and the Liberia Maritime Authority. These reports are likely to attract public interest given the growing concerns about infrastructure spending and public procurement practices in Liberia.
In the education and social sectors, the commission released audits on the Ministry of Education, the University of Liberia, Bong County Technical College, and a performance audit assessing the impact of the government’s free tuition policy under the National Commission on Higher Education. The inclusion of these institutions reflects increasing attention on whether public education funds are being effectively utilized amid continuing challenges within the country’s academic system.
The audit package also covered several institutions associated with national security, health, and anti-drug enforcement, including the Ministry of Justice, the National Public Health Institute of Liberia, and the Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency. Particularly notable is the performance audit on the impact of drugs imported through Liberia’s land borders, seaports, and airports, an issue that has remained a major national concern due to the rise in narcotics trafficking and substance abuse among young people.
Other reports focused on county administrations and public corporations, including audits of Grand Bassa County Administration, the National Transit Authority, the Liberia Broadcasting System, the Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority, and the Nimba County Social and County Development Funds. The audits collectively examine whether public institutions complied with financial regulations, procurement laws, and expenditure procedures during the periods under review.
The GAC further disclosed that more than 50 additional audits involving government entities have already been completed and are currently awaiting “conclusion protocols” before publication. The announcement suggests that even more reports could soon emerge, potentially exposing further administrative weaknesses, financial mismanagement, or compliance failures within public institutions. As the reports begin to circulate publicly, pressure is expected to increase on government agencies to respond to audit findings and implement corrective measures recommended by the country’s supreme audit institution.
