Monrovia, Liberia — Nimba County District #7 Representative Musa Hassan Bility has urged the House of Representatives to expand the scope of its ongoing financial audit to include the years 2018 through 2021, arguing that the current timeframe of 2022–2024 fails to ensure full transparency and accountability.
The call comes as the House’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) reviews Bility’s proposal, which seeks to extend the audit period to provide a more comprehensive picture of the Legislature’s financial management over recent years.
In a strongly worded communication addressed to the Speaker and fellow lawmakers, Rep. Bility warned that restricting the audit to just the past three years could undermine the credibility of the entire process.
“The House of Representatives has not undergone any formal audit for several decades,” the letter read. “The years 2018 to 2021 are particularly important for any meaningful assessment of the House’s financial operations. To omit those years would significantly undermine the credibility and completeness of the process.”
The Nimba lawmaker stressed that an expanded audit—covering 2018 through 2025—would not only strengthen public confidence in the Legislature but also demonstrate its commitment to transparency, fiscal discipline, and good governance.
His appeal comes at a time when public demand for greater openness in government spending is intensifying, with civil society and watchdog groups calling for deeper scrutiny of how legislative funds are allocated and utilized.
The House leadership has not yet issued an official response to Bility’s request, but sources say the matter is expected to feature prominently in upcoming plenary discussions.
If approved, the expanded audit could mark a significant step toward restoring public trust in the Legislature’s financial integrity and oversight responsibilities.
