Why I Did Not Vote for the Recast FY2024 Budget
Why I Did Not Vote for the Recast FY2024 Budget By Senator Amara KonnehGbarpolu County Last night, chaos erupted during the Liberian Senate’s budget proceedings due to an undemocratic budget vote. I want to emphasize that I did not support the recast budget. Although I couldn’t influence the final language of the total Government of […]
The Senate Public Accounts, Expenditures, and Audits’ (PAC) presents its assessment of the proposed recast budget’s expenditure
As chairman, I am delighted to present the Senate Public Accounts, Expenditures, and Audits’ (PAC) assessment of the proposed recast budget’s expenditure side. This analysis aims to provide valuable insights to the Senate, enabling them to make informed and prudent decisions regarding spending priorities for the remaining period of FY2024. The PAC is committed to […]
On September 19, 2024, Senator Amara M. Konneh of Gbarpolu County presented the Final Report of the Special Senate Ad-Hoc Committee on Destination Inspections Contract Between the Government of Liberia and MedTech Scientific Limited
The Ad-hoc Committee set up by the Pro Tempore of the Liberian Senate to conduct a comprehensive investigation of the Destination Inspections Contract between the Government of Liberia and MedTech Scientific Limited submitted its report to the Senate Plenary on September 19, 2024. The report outlines the review findings with implications for commerce, industry, and […]
Budget Alteration Presentation: Legislative Oversight and Executive Modifications FY2024
Senator Amara Konneh, Chairman on the Public Accounts & Audits Committee, explores the differences between the FY2024 Legislative Appropriations and the President’s Budget Proposal. It covers legislative authority, and the process of budget adjustments, and highlights potential unauthorized budget modifications. Senator Amara Konneh’s recommendations to the Senate for addressing these alterations emphasize the need for […]
Statement on the Senate Public Accounts, Expenditures, and Audits Committee’s Analysis of the FY 2024 Mid-Year Budget Performance Report
On September 1, 2024, the Senate Public Accounts, Expenditures, and Audits Committee released its analysis of the Budget Performance Report for the first half of Fiscal Year 2024. The report highlights critical concerns in revenue collection, budget allocations, and expenditures that could significantly impact the Liberian economy and the government’s ARREST agenda for inclusive development. […]
Senator Amara Konneh, Chairman of the Senate Public Accounts Committee (PAC), addresses recent false allegations that the Auditor General’s findings from the compliance audit of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) covering the period January 2018 to December 2023
Office of Senator Amara Mohammed KonnehPress StatementFor Immediate ReleaseResponse to Allegations Regarding USD 110.8 Million IMF Funds Monrovia, Liberia – August 1, 2024:As Chairman of the Senate Public Accounts Committee, it behooves me to address recent falseallegations that the Auditor General’s findings from the compliance audit of the Central Bank ofLiberia (CBL) covering the period […]
55th Legislature PAC Launches Public Hearings on Auditor General’s Reports: A Milestone for Accountability and Transparency
Today, the Joint Public Account Committee of the 55th Legislature has taken an important step by officially launching public hearings on the audit reports prepared by the Auditor General’s office. Despite the completion of approximately 180 reports in the last three years, no public hearings have been conducted on any of them, according to the […]
Midyear Legislative Update: Senator Amara Konneh’s Contributions to Senate Accomplishments and Gbarpolu County Initiatives
Embracing change: the Senate closed yesterday for its regular recess subject to returning to continue the people’s work after the July 26th independence celebrations. I am happy to update you on my midyear accomplishments in the Liberian Senate. The Pro Tempore of the Liberian Senate gave an official update on the Senate’s accomplishments in her […]
Leading the Charge: Workshop on Public Corruption Analysis Enhances Media Capacity in Liberia
Earlier today, I had the opportunity to lead a workshop focusing on the analysis of public corruption within the national budget as part of the Liberia Media Empowerment Project, generously supported by the European Union. Throughout the session, we emphasized the importance of increasing public awareness regarding public financial management and reducing official secrecy associated […]
55th Legislature PAC Launches Public Hearings on Auditor General’s Reports: A Milestone for Accountability and Transparency
Today, the Joint Public Account Committee of the 55th Legislature has taken an important step by officially launching public hearings on the audit reports prepared by the Auditor General’s office. Despite the completion of approximately 180 reports in the last three years, no public hearings have been conducted on any of them, according to the […]