The <a href="https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&amp;&amp;p=6822cf0e018aa8d06f090a634a893cdfe66c1726915bd79fa3212086231544ddJmltdHM9MTc3ODcxNjgwMA&amp;ptn=3&amp;ver=2&amp;hsh=4&amp;fclid=344cc5ac-7c94-65a1-3250-d2b57da96439&amp;psq=odepm&amp;u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub2RwZW0ub3JnLmptLw">Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM)</a> has responded to findings in the <a href="http://cvmtv.com/news/billions-donated-for-post-melissa-relief-sitting-idly?language_id=1">Auditor General&rsquo;s report</a>, which revealed that only $26 million of the $1.44 billion donated for Hurricane Melissa relief has so far been spent.
The report stated that while a collective effort was made to raise funds to aid recovery efforts for hurricane victims, ODPEM had no clear expenditure plans.
However, in a press release issued on Wednesday, ODPEM acknowledged the findings and recommendations outlined in the report while maintaining its commitment that &ldquo;all relief resources placed under its stewardship are managed transparently and responsibly&rdquo;.
ODPEM also noted that the donated disaster relief funds were intended to support national relief interventions and the shelter recovery programme.
The agency assured the public that all materials purchased in support of the government-directed roof repair programme have been accounted for and entered into ODPEM&rsquo;s inventory management system.
Furthermore, the agency said it has implemented additional measures to strengthen documentation, stock control, delivery verification and reconciliation procedures for disaster relief operations.

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) has responded to findings in the Auditor General’s report, which revealed that...

ODPEM Responds to Auditor General's Hurricane Melissa Report