The Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs has taken action on findings of an investigation conducted by the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) into alleged payroll padding under the Supplementary Payroll Scheme.
According to a release dated November 13, 2024, the Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs said following a thorough review of the LACC’s findings, which included interviews, collection of statements, and analysis of financial records, the Ministry has dismissed three employees and reinstated one.
Those dismissed include Lamine Sharpe, Director of Budget/Finance, Atty. Harry B. Sando, Financial Comptroller, and Mr. Mohammed S. Kromah, Assistant Minister for Human Resource, due to breaches of government regulations that resulted in the misuse of public funds.
However, the Deputy Financial Controller James Y. Tolker has been cleared of any involvement in the scheme and reinstated.
According to the release, the actions reflect the Ministry’s commitment to transparency, ethical governance, and protecting public resources. Reforms are ongoing to prevent future incidents.
The Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs says it remains dedicated to upholding public trust and safeguarding Liberia’s resources. Further reforms are being instituted to prevent any recurrence of such incidents.
