Examination of the Components of the Fiscal Policy Paper FY2024/25 Interim Report which was laid in the Houses of Parliament on October 8, 2024 - I examined the components of the Fiscal Policy Paper (FPP) FY2024/25 Interim Report, laid by the Minister of Finance and Public Service (MoFPS) before the Houses of Parliament on 2024 October 08, in accordance with the Financial Administration and Audit (FAA) Act. I found that the report met the requirements of the Third Schedule and […]
Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority - The Public Bodies Management and Accountability Act (PBMA) requires public entities to demonstrate prudent financial management of public resources. The Auditor General’s Department (AuGD) conducts reviews of public bodies’ financial statements to assist Parliament and the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in evaluating the financial performance of selected public bodies in the context of the Fiscal […]
Special Audit Report – Tax Administration Jamaica - Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is mandated to collect all domestic tax revenue. In executing its function, TAJ must ensure that there are systems in place to foster voluntary compliance with applicable laws and directives of the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service. Based on allegations that the private company of a Member of Parliament […]
Special Audit Report – Financial Services Commission - The Financial Services Commission (FSC) is charged with the responsibility to supervise and regulate financial institutions that carry out activities in the areas of insurance, securities and pensions. Based on stakeholder allegations of malpractices in its human resource management and procurement practices, I commissioned a special audit to determine the veracity of the allegations.
Progress Towards Implementation of Climate Change Adaptation Actions and Plans - Jamaica is a Small Island Developing State (SIDS) with geography and geology that makes it especially vulnerable to both natural and man-made hazards. Jamaica’s climate data projections (as outlined in the State of the Jamaican Climate Vol. III, 2022) show that average temperature is projected to increase by 0.65-0.84°C by the 2030s, while rainfall levels […]
Management of the Production Incentive Programme & the Soil Fertility Mapping Project - Vision 2030 Jamaica National Development Plan (NDP), recognises the importance of agriculture in developing Internationally Competitive Industry Structures (National Outcome # 12), based on its average annual contribution of 8 per cent to GDP, employment, rural livelihoods, environmental sustainability, and food security. The agricultural sector which is a primary earner of foreign exchange, comprises a […]
Examination of the Components of the Fiscal Policy Paper FY2024/25 which was laid in the Houses of Parliament on February 15, 2024 - I have examined the components of the Fiscal Policy Paper (FPP) laid by the Minister of Finance and Public Service (MoFPS) before the Houses of Parliament on 15 February 2024 in accordance with the Financial Administration and Audit (FAA) Act. I found that the report met the requirements of the Third Schedule and included the […]
Auditor General’s Department (AuGD) – Annual Report 2023 - I am delighted to present to you the annual report for the year 2023. This comprehensive document offers an overview of the AuGD’s fundamental internal processes and operations, showcasing them through established governance mechanisms. Additionally, the report highlights the successes achieved and the reports generated by both our non-assurance and assurance units. Ultimately, the AuGD […]- Auditor General’s Department – Annual Report 2022 - I present to you my annual report, spanning the 2021/2022 financial year. This report highlights the major activities undertaken and, the corresponding outcomes obtained from our internal programmes, operations and supporting governance mechanisms (section 1); the work conducted by the information technology, economic assessment, performance and special audit units (section 2); and finally, the findings […]
Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) - Jamaica’s “Vision 2030” National Development Plan calls for the development and implementation of strategies and actions towards “Hazard Risk Reduction and Adaptation to Climate Change” (National Outcome #14). Institutionally, the National Disaster Risk Management Council is responsible for overall coordination of disaster management activities in Jamaica. The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) […]
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