The House of Representatives has requested its Ways, Means and Finance Committee to review President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s plead to spent a little over US$41 million to cover the government operations for the month of February 2024.
Plenary reached the decision Thursday, February 15, 2024 based on a communication submitted by President Boakai to the august body.
President Boakai said, in view of the fact that the draft budget for the fiscal year 2024 was returned and is being finalized for resubmission, the operation of the government has to continue to avoid a shutdown.
President Boakai noted that, in view of the above, he is seeking the authorization to spend the amount of US$41,300,000 as reflected in a detailed attachment.
The President reemphasized that the amount will cover the government’s operations for the month of February 2024.
Meanwhile, the committee is expected to report to plenary in a period of two weeks.