Report Type – Auditor General's Department

Effectiveness of Managing Capital Projects

Shantae Gordon — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:44:03 +0000

The National Water Commission (NWC) is mandated to provide potable water and wastewater services to the public. This mandate aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG-6), which promotes universal and equitable access to clean water and sanitation services. According to NWC’s Strategic Plan for FY2020/21 to FY2024/25, approximately 70 per cent of the Commission’s infrastructure is over 40 years old, raising concerns about its ability to consistently deliver reliable services. To fulfil its mandate and address these challenges, NWC deploys significant resources to undertake capital projects aimed at rehabilitating and expanding its potable water and wastewater systems. Between FY2019/20 and FY2023/24, NWC budgeted $44.92 billion in capital expenditure to support the maintenance and improvement of its infrastructure. We conducted an audit to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the NWC’s management of capital projects and to assess alignment with the organisation’s budget and strategic objectives.

This report was submitted to Parliament on June 2, 2026.

Hurricane Melissa Relief Initiative Audit- Financial Management

Shantae Gordon — Tue, 12 May 2026 21:58:42 +0000

This report is the third in a series of audit reports intended to evaluate multiple aspects of the Hurricane Melissa Relief Initiative. 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 the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) as the central agency responsible for emergency response and recovery operations.

The audit sought to examine whether ODPEM effectively ensured the transparency and accountability of resources received and utilised under the Hurricane Melissa Relief Initiative. In addition, the audit evaluated the adequacy of internal control systems designed to prevent and detect potential fraud, waste, and abuse of public resources during disaster response and recovery activities. Specifically, this report focuses on the financial management of donated funds, the utilisation of the funds to effectively respond to citizens’ needs following Hurricane Melissa and highlights further gaps in the oversight of the National Disaster Fund.

This report was tabled in Parliament on May 12, 2026.

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Assessment of Jamaica’s Climate Response (ClimateScanner)

Andre Allen — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:06:29 +0000

The ClimateScanner Assessment provides a comprehensive analysis of Jamaica’s climate resilience, adaptation strategies, and mitigation targets. This report presents the results of our rapid assessment, highlighting Jamaica’s efforts and progress in aligning with international climate commitments and addressing the challenges faced by our vulnerable sectors such as tourism, health, coastal resources, housing, and water.

The ClimateScanner assessment revealed that Jamaica has made notable progress in advancing its climate agenda through strategic planning, institutional development, and increased ambition in climate policy. Across all three axes – governance, public policy, and climate finance – Jamaica demonstrated a clear commitment to aligning with international frameworks, including the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The adoption of the Climate Change Policy Framework (CCPF) and the Long-Term Emissions Reduction and Climate-Resilience Strategy (LTS) marked important steps in formalizing climate governance and long-term vision. However, the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) needs to meet its commitment to develop climate legislation to create legally enforceable standards and oversight mechanisms as well as ensure that efforts towards strengthening coordination between national and local levels are achieved.

This report has been tabled in Parliament on March 10, 2026.