HURRICANE MELISSA RELIEF INITIATIVE AUDIT – GOVERNANCE - On October 28, 2025, Jamaica was severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa, a Category five hurricane that caused widespread devastation especially in the western areas of the island. The government launched a coordinated relief effort, with ODPEM as the central agency responsible for emergency response and recovery operations. The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management […]
HURRICANE MELISSA RELIEF INITIATIVE AUDIT – IT SUPPORT - Upon the approach of Hurricane Melissa on 2025 October 28, the Government of Jamaica established the supportjamaica.gov.jm website as a central digital platform to support national disaster response. The website was intended to serve as a single point for the collection and management of financial and in-kind donations, volunteer registration and coordination, emergency reporting, and […]- Auditor General’s Department – Annual Report 2025 - Auditor General Submits Annual Report to Parliament Full Public Release to Follow Kingston, Jamaica — [January 13, 2025] I am pleased to present the 2025 Annual Report of the Auditor General’s Department (AuGD). This report offers a comprehensive overview of our organizational performance, internal governance systems, and the outcomes of both assurance and non-assurance audits. […]
Ensuring Value for Money in Public Health Procurement - The Government allocated $671 billion to fund public health over the period 2019-20 to 2024-25. During this period, there was steady increase in the annual allocation moving from $76 billion in 2019-20 to $153 billion in 2024-25. Of the $671 billion allocated during this period, $361 billion (54 percent) was directed towards salaries and emoluments […]
Houses of Parliament - This report presents the results of a Special Audit conducted by the Auditor General’s Department on the operations of the Houses of Parliament (HoP). The review focused on critical areas of governance and resource management, specifically the administration of fleet vehicles, procurement practices, and the management of the government-funded credit card. These areas were selected […]- Hurricane Melissa Relief Initiative - On October 28, 2025, Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm causing catastrophic damage on the island, particularly in western parishes. In response, the Government of Jamaica (GoJ) has launched various initiatives including supportjamaica.gov.jm as the central hub for public donations and volunteer registration. Along with expected GoJ budgetary allocation, foreign governments […]
Management of Land Portfolio and Housing Programmes - The National Housing Trust (NHT) is one of the responsible agencies charged with the delivery of this national strategy. The NHT is charged with increasing and enhancing the stock of available housing in Jamaica for the benefit of its contributors, which involved establishing land bank to construct housing solutions, including service lots and finished houses. […]
Liberalising the Telecommunications Sector - The Spectrum Management Authority is the national regulator for the radio frequency spectrum under the Telecommunications Act (2000). Accordingly, the Authority is responsible for monitoring and inspecting Jamaica’s radio spectrum network, which is essential for various communication and technology applications. SMA’s governance practices and financial operations are subjected to the Public Bodies Management & Accountability […]
RADA’s Management of the Production Incentive Programme (PIP)
Auditor General’s Department-Annual Report 2024 - It is my privilege to present the 2024 Annual Report of the Auditor General’s Department (AuGD), highlighting a year of achievements, transformative initiatives, and strengthened partnerships. This report provides an overview of our organization’s performance, internal governance systems, and the results of our assurance and non-assurance audits. It also reflects on the programmes and initiatives […]
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