Auditor General, Jamaica

Audit recommendations: 🔹 Review Short-Term Poverty Alleviation (STPA) project impact 🔹 Implement laws for better social benefit distribution 🔹 Speed up centralized beneficiary database 🔹 Use manuals & SOPs for administering social support

Report Conclusion • Failure to implement substantial reform measures •Decade long deficiencies relating to programme overlap and poor structure for benefit distribution •Social benefit delivery is impeded by operational deficiencies due to inadequate interagency coordination.

The sitting of Public Accounts Committee on June 17, 2025 and June 24, 2025 examined the Auditor General's report on the management of the Government's Social Benefit Programmes. #auditorgeneralsdepartmentofJamaica #government #socialbenefit #audit

Audit recommends: 🔹 Review Short-Term Poverty Alleviation (STPA) project impact 🔹 Implement laws for better social benefit distribution 🔹 Speed up centralized beneficiary database 🔹 Use manuals & SOPs for administering social support

Report Conclusion • Failure to implement substantial reform measures •Decade long deficiencies relating to programme overlap and poor structure for benefit distribution •Social benefit delivery is impeded by operational deficiencies due to inadequate interagency coordination.

@USGAO Mr. Champagnie, Sr. Economist @AuGDJa, spoke about facilitating #auditimpact & #bestpractices. He noted diverse audit types conducted by @AuGDJa cover various areas, & result in wider ranging recommendations, which help to bolster #fiscaltransparency. #XIIICAROSAICongress

Now tabled: Our latest audit examines RADA’s oversight of the $2.9B Production Incentive Programme, revealing both strengths and gaps. Read the full report: auditorgeneral.gov.jm See summarised video presentation below: #Jamaica #Audit #Agriculture #RADA #MoAFM #PIP

@INTOSAI_IDI @OAG_Kenya @AFROSAIE Love this

🔴 Since 2020, IDI has partnered with @OAG_Kenya, @AFROSAIE & others to support NAC #SouthSudan Strategic Plan. The evaluation report shows that, despite the odds, the Strategic Change Project made a real difference in audit quality ➡️ ecs.page.link/c8opP #BilateralSupport

📣We’ve officially launched the PESA Arabic Core Resource Team, bringing together #PESA grads & an IDI Associate from Saudi Arabia. This December marks the exciting commencement of PESA, and we thank our dedicated PESA grads from SAIs of Oman, Bahrain, Morocco, & Egypt. Your commitment and expertise continue to drive professionalisation. #IDI #SAIs #ProfessionalEducation

Final presentation about auditing critical IT infrastructure by Mr Ahmed Nasser Al-Baker from @SAB_Qatar representing ARABOSAI region. #itwgcritical @itwgeurosai

📢 We are pleased to share the IDI Annual Report 2024! This report offers a clear snapshot of our work from 2024, #performance highlights & financial information. 🔗 Read more & download: ecs.page.link/chyPF #IDIAnnualReport #IDI #Transparency #Accountability #SAIs

Responsible debt management can fuel growth, but mismanagement brings devastating consequences. Our latest publication dives into domestic accountability challenges in public borrowing and explores practical solutions. 🔗ibp.tiny.us/debt-accountab… #WBGMeetings

What do Jamaicans believe MPs should prioritize in the fight against corruption? 📊In our Citizen Survey, 50% of respondents believe MP's priority in fighting corruption is to ensure government follows the recommendations of anti-corruption agencies. @AuGDJa @integrityja

@INTOSAI_IDI @WorldBank @IMFNews @OECD @SECO_CH @tcu_es @UAM_Madrid Amazing work team!

At IDI’s Mastery Class in #Madrid, SAI leaders globally reimagined leadership, tackling real dilemmas with experts from @WorldBank, @IMFNews, @OECD & @TI_Espana. Thanks to @SECO_CH @tcu_es @UAM_Madrid for supporting the event! #Leadership 🔗Read more: ecs.page.link/cSE8h

Great work by @CapriCaribbean and the @OpenBudgets team!

@OpenBudgets @EU_Commission @EUinJamaica Looking forward to continued partnership! Keep up the good work!

3/ and Auditor General Pamela Monroe-Ellis (@AuGDJa), along with her team, to share actionable ideas on how Jamaica can strengthen budget accountability and participation. Grateful to our partners and @EU_Commission @EUinJamaica for making this important work possible. 🤝

Last week, we were in Jamaica with our partners @jamp_jamaica and @CapriCaribbean for a dynamic 3-day workshop on budget implementation. We engaged a diverse group of civil society organizations working across key public policy areas—from vulnerable communities and persons with disability rights to youth and women rights.