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. This report is the second in a series of audit reports intended to evaluate multiple aspects of the Hurricane Melissa Relief Initiative. Specifically, this report covers the oversight responsibilities of the National Disaster Fund Committee, procurement activities from the National Disaster Fund, acquisition and distribution of Starlink devices and inventory and stores management.

The main objective of this real-time audit is to assess the transparency and accountability of resources received and utilised under the Hurricane Melissa Relief initiatives. Specifically, the audit seeks to determine whether internal controls are adequate to prevent fraud, waste and abuse of public resources during the disaster response and recovery. This report focuses on assessing whether appropriate IT controls exist over the www.supportjamaica.gov.jm website.