Monrovia, Liberia – The Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs has taken action on findings of an investigation conducted by the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) into alleged payroll padding under the Supplementary Payroll scheme.

Following a thorough review of the LACC’s findings, which included interviews, collection of statements, and analysis of financial records, the Ministry has taken punitive actions on the following employees.

Three employees - Mr. Lamine Sharpe (Director of Budget/Finance), Atty. Harry B. Sando (Financial Comptroller), and Mr. Mohammed S. Kromah (Assistant Minister for Human Resource) - have been dismissed due to breaches of government regulations that resulted in the misuse of public funds.

However, Mr. James Y. Tolker, Deputy Financial Controller, has been cleared of any
involvement in the scheme and reinstated.

These actions reflect the Ministry’s commitment to transparency, ethical governance, and protecting public resources. Reforms are ongoing to prevent future incidents.

The Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs remains dedicated to upholding public trust
and safeguarding Liberia’s resources. Further reforms are being instituted to prevent any recurrence of such incidents.