KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Auditor General’s Department (AGD) has flagged the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) over its financial management of donated and national disaster funds and the implementation of the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelters (ROOFS) Programme.

According to the audit report, which was tabled in the Parliament on Tuesday, “weaknesses were found in ODPEM’s financial management, governance and programme accountability”.

It highlighted “limited transparency over Hurricane Melissa relief resources”, noting that of $1.44 billion in cash donations received, only $26.2 million or 1.8 per cent had been spent as of February 23, 2026.