Audit Report Exposes NLe44 8 Million in Mismanaged Funds Across Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone’s 2024 Audit Report has revealed alarming financial irregularities, totaling more than NLe 44.8 million, as well as nearly $1 million USD and €7,000 EUR in discrepancies.
The report highlights serious weaknesses in the country’s financial management, with payroll issues emerging as the largest source of irregularities.
According to the audit, Payroll Management accounted for NLe 13.77 million, marking it as the single biggest area of concern. The report pointed to ghost workers and duplicate payments as the main causes of these irregularities.