MONROVIA – Liberia’s Auditor General, Garswa Jackson, has announced that the General Auditing Commission (GAC) has, for the first time in its history, conducted an audit of the Office of the President, describing the move as “unprecedented” and a major breakthrough for public accountability.
Jackson made the disclosure on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, during the launch of the GAC Strategic Plan 2026–2030 in Monrovia. He framed the audit as a defining moment in the Commission’s mandate to strengthen transparency across all branches of government, including the highest office in the land.
“For the first time in its history, the General Auditing Commission has conducted an audit of the Office of the President,” Jackson declared, emphasizing the historic nature of the exercise. He described the action as a bold affirmation that no public institution is beyond financial scrutiny.
According to Jackson, the audit of the presidency signals a renewed institutional commitment to oversight and responsible management of public resources. He stressed that accountability must apply uniformly, regardless of rank or political standing. The step, he noted, reinforces the government’s pledge to strengthen public trust in state institutions.
The Auditor General further revealed that the Office of the President is not the only high-profile entity undergoing review. He listed several other unprecedented audits currently being undertaken, including the Ministry of State, the Judiciary, and the Legislature, particularly the Liberian Senate.
Jackson also disclosed that the GAC has initiated audits of the Civil Service Payroll and Domestic Debt, as well as a compliance audit of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL). These audits, he said, are intended to enhance fiscal discipline and ensure that public funds are managed in accordance with established laws and regulations.
Calling the development a “major milestone,” Jackson explained that the Commission’s Strategic Plan 2026–2030 is built on expanding audit coverage and deepening institutional reforms. He emphasized that the GAC’s strengthened posture reflects a broader national effort to improve governance standards.
“This is about strengthening public sector accountability and transparency,” Jackson stated. He added that subjecting the Office of the President to audit scrutiny sends a powerful message about equality before the law and the importance of institutional checks and balances.
Liberians, especially on social media, view the announcement as a potentially transformative moment in the country’s governance framework, particularly in a political environment where oversight of top executive offices has long been a subject of public debate. By auditing the presidency, the GAC appears to be asserting its constitutional independence more firmly than ever before.
As the Commission rolls out its new strategic plan, Jackson reaffirmed that the era of selective accountability must end. With audits now reaching the Executive Mansion, the Judiciary, the Legislature, and key financial institutions, the Auditor General signaled that transparency is no longer optional but foundational to Liberia’s democratic stability.
