MONROVIA, LIBERIA-The Civil Service Agency (CSA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Local Government, has commenced a nationwide Personnel and Credential Verification Exercise targeting employees of the Ministry of Local Government.

The exercise, which began on March 9, 2026, is part of the government’s ongoing Public Sector reform agenda aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability, and integrity in the personnel management of the public service.

The verification process will confirm the identity, credentials, job placement, and employment status of personnel serving within the Ministry of Local Government structure across the country.

To efficiently implement the exercise, specialized verification teams from the CSA have been deployed to four operational regions.

The exercise seeks to ensure that individuals on the government’s payroll are duly employed and properly assigned, validate the academic and professional credentials of staff, and strengthen payroll integrity and accountability within the decentralized governance structure.

Speaking before the official commencement of the exercise, CSA Director General, Dr. Josiah Joekai, described the verification process as a critical step in the government’s overall broader effort to improve human resource management across spending entities.

He noted that the move also aims to support the ongoing transition and institutional strengthening of the Ministry of Local Government.