A joint public hearing is currently underway at the House of Representatives, where current and former government officials are appearing before the Joint Public Accounts and Expenditure Committee to respond to issues raised in the Auditor General’s Special Reconciliation Audit.
The hearing is focused on government tax revenues collected through Government Transitory Bank Accounts and the Consolidated Accounts, covering the period from July 1, 2018, to December 31, 2024.
During the proceedings, lawmakers are seeking explanations and clarifications on findings contained in the audit report, including discrepancies identified by the General Auditing Commission (GAC). The Committee is expected to determine whether further legislative action is required based on the responses provided by the officials.
The public hearing forms part of the Legislature’s constitutional oversight responsibility aimed at strengthening accountability, promoting transparency, and ensuring the proper management of public funds in Liberia
Current and former government officials are appearing before the Joint Public Accounts and Expenditure Committee of the House of Representatives in response to issues raised in the Auditor General’s Special Reconciliation Audit of government tax revenues collected through Government Transitory Bank Accounts and the Consolidated Accounts.
The public hearing is reviewing audit findings covering the period from July 1, 2018, to December 31, 2024, as part of the Legislature’s constitutional oversight mandate to strengthen accountability, transparency, and sound public financial management.
During the proceedings, lawmakers are seeking explanations and clarifications on discrepancies identified in the audit report and will determine any necessary legislative actions based on the officials’ responses.
The House of Representatives says the hearing underscores its commitment to ensuring that public funds are managed in accordance with Liberia’s laws and that all public institutions remain accountable for the use of state resources.
