MONROVIA – The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has expanded its digital transformation program with the completion of the second phase of training on its Automated Loan Purchase Agreement (LPA) Platform, equipping employees in Grand Bassa, Rivercess, Sinoe, and Grand Kru Counties with the skills needed to effectively use the new digital system.
Organized by the Human Resources Management Division, the training supports the transition of the Loan Purchase Agreement Scheme from a manual, paper-based process to an automated platform that enables employees to submit, track, and manage loan purchase applications electronically while reducing paperwork, accelerating approvals, and strengthening transparency and accountability.
Originally introduced under the late Commissioner General Thomas Doe-Nah, the LPA Scheme allows LRA employees to purchase goods and services from approved vendors and repay through monthly salary deductions. The new platform simplifies the application and approval process, improves access to staff welfare services, and enhances operational efficiency across the Authority.
Speaking during the training, Welfare and Compliance Supervisor Adelaide M. Payegar reaffirmed the Human Resources Management Division’s commitment to ensuring that employees, whether stationed at headquarters or in county offices, receive the same level of support and access to digital services.
“Employees in our Rural Tax Business Offices and Customs Business Offices deserve the same level of support as those at headquarters. This training ensures they have the skills to use the platform effectively and benefit from its improved efficiency,” Mrs. Payegar said.
Assistant Commissioner for Human Resources Chupee W. Howe said the Automated LPA Platform was developed to reduce processing time, strengthen transparency and accountability, and make staff welfare services more accessible across the Authority.
She encouraged employees to embrace the platform and master the application process to maximize its benefits.
“This platform is available to all eligible staff, regardless of their duty station. I encourage everyone to learn the process thoroughly so that you can fully benefit from the improved efficiency, convenience, and transparency it offers,” Madam Howe said.
Participants welcomed the platform, describing it as a major improvement over the previous manual process. They said it will simplify loan purchase applications, shorten approval times, reduce administrative bottlenecks, improve transparency, and enable employees to track the status of their applications in real time, allowing them to focus more on delivering quality services to taxpayers.
The continued rollout of the Automated LPA Platform underscores the Liberia Revenue Authority’s commitment to leveraging digital innovation to modernize internal services, improve staff welfare, and strengthen operational efficiency. By extending the platform to employees across the country, the Authority is building a more transparent, responsive, and technology-driven institution capable of delivering better services to both its workforce and the taxpayers it serves.
