The Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA) has been recognized as the top-performing public institution in implementing audit recommendations, following a recent spot check conducted by the General Auditing Commission (GAC). The GAC’s findings, released on April 10, 2025, show that LiMA has successfully implemented 80 percent of recommendations from previous financial audits, making it the most compliant government agency to date.
The audit review, carried out by the GAC’s Audit Follow-Up Unit, assessed implementation of findings from financial audits covering fiscal years 2018–2019 and 2019–2020. During the evaluation, GAC officials engaged directly with senior LiMA staff, including the Officer-in-Charge, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Internal Auditor, and heads of Procurement and the Audit Recommendation Implementation Secretariat.Anthony Henry, Jr., who leads the GAC’s Follow-Up Unit, lauded LiMA for its performance, emphasizing that the progress goes beyond metrics.
“This achievement represents more than just numbers; it shows concrete improvements in internal controls and accountability structures,” Henry said during a meeting held at LiMA’s headquarters on April 9.Of the 33 audit recommendations reviewed, the GAC found that 25 were fully addressed, three were partially implemented, and five remain outstanding. Taking the partial progress into account, LiMA earned an overall audit compliance rate of 80 percent.
The Commission praised LiMA’s proactive approach, particularly the establishment of a dedicated secretariat to oversee audit recommendation implementation. John B. Cuffey, Principal Director for Corporate Affairs and current Officer-in-Charge, attributed the milestone to the agency’s consistent focus on transparency. “This recognition is a product of strong teamwork and a deep-rooted commitment to openness and good governance,” Cuffey said. “Our collaboration with the GAC is ongoing, and we are determined to complete all remaining recommendations.”Deputy Chief Financial Officer Desiré Satia highlighted internal reforms at the Authority, including enhanced monitoring systems aimed at strengthening financial controls and institutional governance.
