By: G Bennie Bravo Johnson I
The Government of Liberia on Monday, November 4, 2924, began a two-day training of 150 comptroller, finance officers, and monitoring and evaluation officers to enhance the performance management of spending agencies across the government.
The two-day event held under the theme “What gets measured, gets done” is aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of the New Performance Management and Compliance System in the country and is ongoing in Monrovia.
It can be recalled, that the framework document which seeks to strengthen accountability, monitor performance, and drive results across government ministries, agencies, and commissions in Liberia, was launched by President Joseph Boakai.
The PMCS seeks to hold public officials accountable, ensure resources are used effectively, and promises to the Liberian people are fulfilled.
Meanwhile, the Director General of the Cabinet, Nathaniel Kwabo, provided that the PMCS is cardinal to the President’s ARREST agenda, focusing on accountability, and responsible governance.
He asserted that the system sets clear performance standards for ministries, agencies, and commissions, enabling real-time monitoring and accountability.
According to DG Kwabo, the training is part of efforts to make the PMCS more effective and provide all those responsible for its implementation a full understanding of the importance of the framework document.
He added that the Performance Management and Compliance System will ensure that government officials perform on their mandate and help the government overcome challenges. “By ensuring people perform on their mandate, we will overcome some hurdles.” Director Kwabo asserts.
The director of the cabinet further added that the performance management system will also impact the local government to ensure the effectiveness of government at all levels.
“Local government officials will be involved to help ensure efficiency in achieving the target goals. This will make government more efficient.”
