Civil society organizations have created significant awareness on the use of County and Social Development Funds, drawing significant attention in pushing for the accountability of those funds. However, in the process, they have paid less attention to public funds allocated in other areas.
Government Agencies Not Submitting Quarterly Performance Reports
Rep. Samuel Kogar of Nimba’s fifth district has accused government ministries of violating the Public Financial Management Act.
House of Representatives Passes US$570 Million Budget
The House of Representatives passes the 2018/2019 National Budget at US$570 million, sending the bill to the Senate for concurrence.
Edith Gongloe-Weh Welcomes Road Construction Loans; Wants Greater share for Nimba
Former Nimba superintendent, Edith Gongloe-Weh, has welcomed the move by the George Weah administration to negotiate two separate loans for the pavement of roads in the country.
LRA Begins Enforcing New Tariffs, No Estimate of Impact on Revenues
Even as the Liberia Revenue Authority has begun enforcing the new tariffs on imported commodities, the government has still not yet released its analysis of the estimated impact on revenues.
Gov’t Needs US$6 Billion For Pro-Poor Agenda
Augustus J. Flomo, deputy minister for economic management at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, says the Coalition for Democratic Change government needs US$6 billion to achieve its Pro-Poor Agenda in the next five to six years.
Consultations Underway to Develop Pro-Poor Agenda
A series of nationwide consultations to develop the government’s Pro-Poor Agenda has ended after taking place in all 15 counties.
NEC, MFDP Agree to Spend US$1.5 Million on Senatorial By-Elections
The Bush Chicken has gathered that the National Elections Commission and the Ministry of Finance and Development have agreed on the amount of US$1.5 million for the senatorial by-elections in Montserrado and Bong.