The Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA) has emerged as the best-performing government institution in implementing audit recommendations, following a spot check conducted by the General Auditing Commission (GAC) after the initial audit report was published by the Auditor General in August 2024.
The spot check concluded on April 10, 2025, assessed the Authority’s progress in addressing findings from the financial audits of fiscal years 2018–2019 to 2019–2020 and revealed that LiMA had successfully implemented 80% of the GAC’s recommendations.
The findings stem from a follow-up conducted by the GAC’s Audit Follow-Up Unit (AFU), which visited LiMA headquarters and held discussions with key personnel, including the Officer-in-Charge, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Internal Auditor, and Heads of Procurement and the Audit Recommendation Implementation Secretariat.
According to Anthony Henry, Jr., Head of the GAC Audit Recommendations Follow-Up Unit, LiMA’s performance places it at the top of all audited public institutions in Liberia.
“This is not just about numbers but about real improvements in internal systems,” Henry remarked during the official review meeting held on Wednesday, April 9 at LiMA’s headquarters. “LiMA is one of the few institutions showing genuine commitment to good governance and accountability.”
Out of 33 audit recommendations reviewed, 25 (or 76%) were fully implemented, three were partially implemented, and only five remain unaddressed. The GAC considered 50% of partially implemented recommendations as progress, bringing the total implementation rate to 80%.
The GAC commended LiMA’s proactive efforts, including the establishment of a dedicated audit implementation secretariat.
“This ranking is the result of teamwork and sustained commitment to transparency,” said Mr. John B. Cuffey, LiMA’s Principal Director for Corporate Affairs and Officer-in-Charge. “We value our partnership with the GAC and remain fully dedicated to addressing the outstanding recommendations.”
Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Desiré Satia, noted that the Authority has institutionalized internal mechanisms to monitor audit compliance and ensure that financial and governance systems are continually improved.
The GAC also pledged to maintain regular engagement with LiMA through quarterly reviews and technical support to help sustain its upward trajectory.
LiMA’s success in audit compliance not only strengthens internal governance but also enhances the nation’s reputation in the global maritime industry.
SOURCE: LiMA
