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Roseau, Dominica – November 09 2026 — Dominica’s Parliament is being asked to approve more than EC$248.5 million in additional expenditure incurred by the Government during the first six months of 2026. Finance Minister Dr. Irving McIntyre outlined the EC$248,517,384.02 in supplementary estimates during the Third Meeting of the Fourth Session of the Eleventh Parliament, explaining that the funds were advanced from the Contingencies Fund to address expenses that were not anticipated when the national budget was prepared. He cited the relevant provisions of the Constitution and the Finance Administration Act, which permit such emergency allocations, provided they are subsequently submitted to Parliament for approval.
Dr. McIntyre indicated that the Government relied on a combination of external assistance, borrowing and domestic resources to meet the additional financial commitments. Of the total amount, EC$29.7 million, representing 12 per cent, was secured through grants, while loans accounted for EC$47.8 million, or 19 per cent. The remaining EC$171 million, equivalent to 69 per cent, was financed through local sources.
Among the allocations highlighted was EC$89,424 provided to the Office of the President to address unforeseen operational expenses during the 2025/2026 financial year. The Finance Minister also disclosed that the Audit Department benefited from a EC$53,613 grant provided by Saudi Arabia through the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions. The assistance will finance the introduction of an electronic auditing platform called the Dominica Enhancement Auditing Tool.
The digital platform is scheduled for installation by December 2026 and is expected to bring significant improvements to the Audit Department’s operations, including the preparation, conduct, supervision and reporting of audits. Dr. McIntyre noted that the technology will also assist in aligning the department’s work with international auditing requirements and facilitate the production of timely, high-quality reports. He said the initiative is intended to reinforce transparency, accountability and parliamentary scrutiny of public spending, while the Government has acknowledged Saudi Arabia’s contribution to strengthening public sector oversight and governance.
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