Special Presidential Task Force Releases Restitution List for GAC Accused

Monrovia, Liberia (October, 17, 2016): As part of its responsibilities, the Special Presidential Task Force has released a list of individuals and firms recommended by the Public Account Committee (PAC) to restitute funds received from the state’ coffers without performing the required task as reported by the General Auditing Commission (GAC).

Minister of State without Portfolio and Head of the SPTF, Cllr. Jonathan Fonati Koffa said those listed for restitution, are individuals and firms who received government allotment for works that was not performed or could not properly account for the money as required by law.

He explained that communications will be sent to these individuals and companies demanding them to restitute said funds into government’ coffers or risk prosecution by the Ministry (MOJ) of Justice and the Liberia Anti Corruption Commission (LACC).

“The communications or letters sent to them will serve as notification for the payment or restitution of said fund for works that were not performed or government funds that were not properly accounted for,” he said.

Minister Koffa emphasized that those listed are required to make said payment into the Government of Liberia Restitution Account Number 1601002271 (LD) or 16020022869 (USD) at the Central Bank Liberia (CBL) within a period of thirty (30) days.

He noted that a proof of payment into the coffers of the government should be presented to the offices of the Special Presidential Task Force on 19 Street in Sinkor and urged those who may have doubts about the process to contact the same office for further information.

“If those listed fail to make the payment or contact the offices of the Task Force, they will be referred to the LACC and MOJ for prosecution,” Minister Koffa said.

Minister Koffa further noted that the exercise is done in fulfillment of the PAC’s mandate which admonishes said agency to conduct further probe into all GAC reports and submit their findings to the office of the President for implementation.

Below is the restitution list;
General Auditing Commission report on MINISTRY OF EDUCATION (free & compulsory education) fy July 1, 2006/ June 30, 2007.

Restitution Listing for Ministry of Education:

Name of Individual
Amount to be restituted
Reason(s) for Restitution
Dr. Joseph D.Z.Korto
US$10,525.00
Violation of budget law, approving bonus payment without documentation and payment made to Princeton Miller from no work done and no documentation

Madam HawahGoll- Kolchie
US$ 4,530.00
Violation of budget law, approving bonus payment without documentation.

Dr. Michael P. Slewion
US$ 1,998.00
Unrelated payment for travel
General Auditing Commission report on Roberts International Airport (fy Jan. 1, 2006 to Dec. 31, 2007.

Restitution Listing for Roberts International Airport

Name of Individual
Amount to be restituted
Reason(s) for Restitution
Abraham T. Simmons
US$35,950.00
Purchase for vehicle not delivered to the entity
Alex Cuff
US$12,027.00
Unreported Revenue
Jacob Corneh
US$12,027.00
Unreported Revenue
Acarous Z. Nyenawo
US$12,027.00
Unreported Revenue
General Auditing Commission report on Ministry of Gender Children & Social Protection ( fy July 1, 2006/07/08 up to sept. 2009 ).

Restitution Listing for Ministry of Gender Children & Social Protection:

Name of Individual
Amount to be restituted
Reason(s) for Restitution
Mr. Stephen Forkpah
US$146,653.76
LD$31,573.29
Donor funds not accounted for; Transfer payment unaccounted for; Conference hall rental fees not accounted for; Misappropriation of funds intended for; payment made to vendor without documentation.

Mrs. Jestina Kollie
US$12,639.75
Donor funds not accounted for. no documentation on usage

Ms. Varbah K. Gayfor
US$120,519.01
LD$15,950.85
Conference hall rental fees not accounted for; Misappropriation of funds intended for women org. Allowance unaccounted for.

Ms. Parleh D. Harris
US$ 25,000.00
Transfer payment unaccounted for.
Mr. Stephen Bundo
US$11,838.66
Allowance unaccounted for
Mr. Edwin Borbor
US$177,683.80
Third party payment made without documentation
Mr. Moses S. Kelleh
US$ 177,683.80
Third party payment made without documentation
Mrs. Seine Abdul- Baki
US$ 75,332.00
Anomalies noted with colloquium activities.
Mrs. Vashti Brown
US$ 198,191.00
Payment to bogus entities; purchase of spare part no receipt and delivery note

Mr. Mathew Bundo
LD$251,252.29
Receiving salaries for ten former employees.
Restitution Listing: AMOUNT: ISSUES:

1.JOHN LANGLEY……………………………………$32,0000.00………………….(Payment of Transportation Allowance to commissioners and Executive Directors)

2.JAMES M.FROMOYAN……………………….$3,567.00……………………..(Over payment in the Travel Allowance in Excess of Seven days per the Letter of invitation)

3.JAMES M.FROMOYAN…………………………$10,000.00………………..(Indequate Supporting Documents for Civil and Voters Education Awareness)

4.CLLR.ELIZABETH J.NELSON……………………$10,000.00…………..(Inadequate Supporting Documents for Civil and Voters Education Awareness)

5.JONATHAN K.WEEDOR……………………….$10,000.00…………….(Inadequate Supporting Documents for Civil and Voters Education Awareness)

6.DAVID S.MENYONGAI…………………………$10,000.00...............(Inadequate Supporting Documents for Civil and Voters Education Awareness)

8.CLLR.SARAH M.JEGEDE-TOE………………$10,000.00………………..(Inadequate Supporting Documents for Civil and Voters Education Awareness)

General Auditing Commission Report on the Ministry of Public Works(Fy-2010/2011/2011/2012;2006/2007 Forensic Audit)

Construction Company Listing:
1.JOSEPH JUSU,(CROSS ROADS ENTERPRISE INC)……………………………………$123,613.78…………………(Non-performance of Road construction contracts after the issuance of bond certificate/defaulted after payment made)

2.SAMUEL B.CHEAYE,(FRIENDSHIP INTERNATIONAL)…………………………$24,955.00……..(Non-performance of Road Construction contracts after the issuance of bond certificate/defaulted after payment made)

3.WILMOT B.YALARTAI,(MORWEH LIBERIA LTD.)……………………$187,737.82…….(Non-performance of Road construction contracts after the issuance of bond certificate/defaulted after payment made)

4.GEORGE F.HOWARD,(GENESIS LIBERIA INC.)……………………$171,246.84……(Non-performance of Road construction contracts after the issuance of bond certificate/defaulted after payment made)

5.DANIELETTE NIMELY,(NIMELY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY)……………………$129,312.32……(For not Executing a Road Rehabilitation contracts in Montserrado)

6.ROBERT B.CURZON-JONES,(GAP INTERNATIONAL LIBERIA INC)…………$438,248.07……(Abandoned the Big Swen to Grand Cess feeder Road/Bonikon Yobloken Road contracts/defaulted after payment made)

7.JOSEPH L.MERCHANT,(FINDA ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY)…………………$344,039.63........(Failure to complete the rehabilitation of the Zorzor-Yealla and Zorzor-Gbanway road in Lofa)

INSURANCE COMPANY LISTING(Public Works):
1.ITERNATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF LIBERIA……………………$154,290.02…..(Issuanceof bond certificate to General Fabrication & Construction Business Center)

2.AFRICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF LIBERIA………………………$77,388.00……….(issuance of bond certificate to Youth Care Inc.)

3.AFRICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF LIBERIA…………………$115,827.50……….(Issuance of bond certificate to B-CON Engineering Company)

4.AFRICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF LIBERIA…………………$79,970.30……..(Issuance of bond certificate to Wologizzie Construction Company)

5.OVERSEA ECONOMIC INSURANCE COMPANY,INC…………$113,955.00…….(Issuance of bond certificate to Zakiman Continental Holding Company

6.CONTINENTAL GENERAL LIFE INSURANCE……………………$87,561.88…..(Issuance of bond certificate to Aquifer Service )

Signed;
Boima JV Boima,
Head of Media Aid/Consultancy,
Ministry of State/Special Presidential Task Force