MONROVIA, April 29 -- The Director General of the Internal Audit Agency, David A. Kemah, has called for adequate funding of the agency to enhance the fight against fraud, waste, and abuse in the public sector.

Mr. Kemah stated that the most efficient and cost-effective method for minimizing fraud, waste, and abuse in government is by strengthening internal controls, and developing and implementing an effective risk management strategy that decreases the opportunities for fraud to occur.

He emphasized that the training and full deployment of IAA's auditors throughout government, as required by statute, will enhance compliance, ensure consistent and continuous monitoring of budget execution, and the implementation of audit recommendations...