MONROVIA – The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has expanded its digital transformation efforts beyond Monrovia by launching county-level training on its Automated Loan Purchase Agreement (LPA) Platform, ensuring employees across the country benefit from faster, more transparent, and efficient welfare services.
Implemented through the Human Resources Management Division, the training is designed to equip employees with the knowledge and skills needed to transition from the manual Loan Purchase Agreement (LPA) process to a fully automated digital platform.
The first phase of the nationwide rollout covers Gbarpolu, Bomi, and Grand Cape Mount Counties, with training expected to continue across the remaining counties as part of the Authority’s commitment to providing equal access to institutional services for all employees.
The Automated LPA Scheme, originally introduced under the leadership of the late Commissioner General Thomas Doe-Nah, enables employees to acquire goods and services from approved vendors and repay through convenient monthly salary deductions. The scheme has long served as an important staff welfare initiative, providing employees with greater access to essential items and services.
The newly automated platform is expected to streamline LPA processes, significantly reduce processing times, strengthen transparency and accountability, and improve the overall efficiency of managing staff welfare services across the institution.
Speaking during the training sessions, Welfare and Compliance Supervisor Adelaide Payegar emphasized the importance of ensuring that employees assigned to Rural Tax Business Offices (TBOs) and Customs Business Offices (CBOs) receive the same level of support and access to institutional services as their colleagues at headquarters.
She noted that county-based employees play a vital role in advancing the LRA’s mandate and should benefit equally from the institution’s ongoing digital transformation initiatives.
“The Human Resources Management Division remains committed to reaching every county and ensuring that all staff members are adequately trained and empowered to utilize the new platform effectively,” Madam Payegar said.
Staff welcomed the initiative and described the platform as a transformative innovation that will simplify the application and approval process, reduce administrative burdens, and improve convenience for employees across the country.
“This platform will make the process faster, easier, and more transparent for staff, especially those of us serving in the counties,” one staff noted during the training.
The rollout of the Automated LPA Platform forms part of the LRA’s broader strategy to leverage technology to improve operational efficiency, strengthen staff welfare, and modernize internal service delivery systems.
Upon completion of the nationwide rollout, the platform is expected to significantly enhance employee access to welfare services, improve administrative efficiency, and further support the Authority’s vision of building a modern, technology-driven, and service-oriented revenue administration.
