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Africa-Press – Liberia. <\/strong><\/span>The Joint Legislative Committee on Ways, Means, Finance & Budget has begun reviewing the proposed 2026 Supplementary Budget of U$45 million, with government lawmakers urging ministers to focus less on the size of the increase and more on how responsibly it will be managed.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the start of the hearing, Acting Finance Minister Anthony G. Myers on Friday outlined the policy framework of the draft 2026 supplementary budget before a joint legislative hearing, presenting the policy rationale behind the proposed $45 million adjustment and urging lawmakers to view it within the broader framework of fiscal discipline and accountability.<\/p>\n

Myers emphasized that the supplementary budget representing roughly 3 percent of the country\u2019s $1.2 billion approved national budget should not be judged by its size but by its adherence to public financial management laws.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the interest of accountability, it is required that we report to the people that we have received resources above what was approved by their representatives,\u201d Minister Myers indicated.<\/p>\n

According to the Minister, the additional $45 million comes from two main sources: $40 million in delayed budget support from the World Bank originally approved in 2024 but released after previously unmet benchmarks were addressed and $5 million generated from stronger-than-expected domestic revenue in the last fiscal year.<\/p>\n

A significant portion of Minister Myers\u2019 presentation addressed public debate over the high share of recurrent expenditures in the supplementary budget. He rejected claims that recurrent spending is inherently non-essential, arguing that critical services like healthcare, education, and public sector wages fall under this category.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe should not allow a simplistic definition of fiscal issues to dominate decision-making,\u201d he maintained, noting that ongoing challenges such as volunteer staffing in schools and hospitals require sustained funding.<\/p>\n

The adjustment would increase Liberia\u2019s total national budget from approximately $1.24 billion to $1.29 billion.<\/p>\n

For his part, the Deputy Commissioner General for Technical Affairs at the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) Gabriel Y. Montgomery confirmed strong revenue performance in 2026.<\/p>\n

On the expenditure side, the government is prioritizing social services, allocating about $19.3 million\u2014roughly 43 percent of the supplementary budget\u2014to health, education, and social development.<\/p>\n

Key initiatives include placing thousands of volunteer teachers and health workers on the payroll, supporting plans for a national children\u2019s hospital, expanding school feeding programs, boosting youth employment through empowerment funding, and subsidizing the National Transit Authority to prevent fare increases.<\/p>\n

The budget also proposes $5.1 million for border security and emergency response, reflecting growing national and regional concerns.<\/p>\n

Opening the hearing, P. Mike Jury, Chairman of the House Committee on Ways, Means and Finance, described the process as a \u201cvital exercise in our democratic process,\u201d stressing the Legislature\u2019s duty to ensure every dollar is directed toward urgent national needs.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis supplementary budget is not merely a technical adjustment,\u201d Rep. Jury insisted. \u201cIt reflects our evolving national priorities and responsiveness to economic realities.<\/p>\n

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