Monrovia, Liberia-The Audit General of Liberia, Mr. P. Garswa Jackson, announced during a high-power visit of delegates from INTOSAI, OECD, and SECO that the GAC will release 36 donor project audits.
The announcement signals the Anti-graft continued momentum in Liberia’s effort to enhance fiscal oversight and reassert the independence of its national audit institution.
In an official statement, AG Jackson also confirmed that audits of 60 government entities will commence in July 2025.
He noted that these audits aim to regularize financial reviews of most public institutions up to the Fiscal Year 2024, with comprehensive reports expected by December 2025.
AG Jackson indicated that outstanding audit reports will be published intermittently in December 2025.
He also highlighted that Liberia is among six nations chosen for Global Independence Project.
The announcement comes in the wake of a high-level visit to Liberia by a delegation from the Supreme Audit Institution (SAI) Global Independence Project, a major initiative spearheaded by the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) in partnership with global institutions such as the OECD, the World Bank, the IMF, and the governments of Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, and the United States.
The GAC Boss disclosed that Liberia has been selected as one of only six countries globally to pilot the SAI Global Independence Project, aimed at strengthening the operational and financial autonomy of audit institutions.
The delegation included notable figures such as Mr. Michael Hix of the U.S. Government Accountability Office, Ms. Martha Meisie Nkau of AFROSAI-E, and Mr. Freddy Yves Ndjemba of the INTOSAI Development Initiative.
During their mission, the international delegation held a series of high-level meetings with Liberian stakeholders, including: President Joseph N. Boakai, Speaker of the House, Richard N. Koon, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, members of the Public Accounts Committee of the House of Representatives and senior leadership of the Ministry of Finance.
Others include, Heads of government integrity institutions, civil society organizations, media representatives, and development partners.
The meetings focused on deepening institutional cooperation, advocating for the financial independence of the General Auditing Commission (GAC), and reinforcing Liberia’s national accountability systems.
“We wish to express our gratitude to His Excellency the President and all stakeholders for the candid and intelligent discussions with the team,” said Auditor General Jackson.
Continuing, he noted: “Firm commitments were made, and we look forward to diligently following up to ensure that the financial independence of the General Auditing Commission is fully realized.”
Jackson emphasized that greater independence for the GAC is critical for fulfilling its constitutional mandate and ensuring that public resources are managed effectively and transparently.
As Liberia takes center stage in a landmark global initiative for audit independence, the nation’s progress will likely serve as a model for other developing countries seeking to strengthen governance and public financial management.
