An Internal Memo in our possession reveals that the Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) has halted salary payment of the in-house and supplementary payroll.
In a sweeping move aimed at restructuring its payroll system and ensuring transparency in salary distribution, the City Government of Monrovia has announced the immediate suspension of the “MCC’s In-House/Supplementary salary” until further notice.
Directed by the honorable Mayor, John-Charuk Siafa, the suspension, effective as of Tuesday, April 30, 2024, comes as part of a larger reform effort to address pressing issues of double compensation, overcrowding, ghost names, and salary disparity within the workforce of the entity.
The decision reflects the city administration’s commitment to fostering a culture of accountability and inclusiveness, while also striving for optimal performance and efficiency.
Hilary D. Womba, Director of the Human Resource Department, in the communication emphasized the necessity of this measure which aligns with the City Government’s operational agenda with managerial plan aimed at establishing a sustainable framework.
According to the document, the measure seeks to ensure that the allocation of resources, including salaries, is optimized to achieve the highest value for money and promote individual and organizational performance for the common good of all employees.
The salary reform and restructuring framework outlined by the City Government aims to create a more result-focused Municipal Corporation of Monrovia (MCC).
MCC argues that performance indicators based on qualifications, experience, competence, and technical skills will drive the organization toward achieving high-performance targets in the years to come.
“It’s worth noting that only employees on the Internal Payroll who are not on the Government of Liberia (GOL) payroll will continue to receive their salaries until they are transitioned to the CSA/MFDP payroll system” as stated in the communication.
According to the MCC, while the suspension may present temporary challenges, it is a crucial step toward ensuring the long-term sustainability and success of the MCC.
“Employees and consultants are urged to support and cooperate with management during this transitional period, as efforts are made to streamline operations and optimize the City Government’s performance for the benefit of all stakeholders,” the internal memo concluded.
