Performance Audit of Solid Waste Management: Challenges and Recommendations
In Jamaica, the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is facing issues with ineffective waste management, leading to environmental and public health concerns. Delays in garbage collection, non-compliance with regulations, and lack of strategic planning have impacted NSWMA's effectiveness. This audit highlights the need for better resource management, regulatory support, and infrastructure development to enhance solid waste management practices in line with Vision 2030 Jamaica National Development Plan.
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Performance Audit Performance Audit Management of Solid Waste National Solid Waste Management Authority National Solid Waste Management Authority July 2022
Vision 2030 Jamaica National Development Plan, acknowledging the range of issues related to solid waste management, articulated a comprehensive National Strategy to manage all forms of waste effectively . Vision Vision 2030 2030 Jamaica Jamaica NDP NDP
Waste management is an important element in the Vision 2030 Jamaica NDP. The Reason The Reason for the for the audit audit Ineffective waste management can create negative environmental, natural resources and public health impacts. Collection of garbage has been a perennial public concern despite the significant expenditure of public funds
Delays in garbage collection Citizens Citizens Concerns Concerns Pileup of garbage in communities Threat to the environment and public health
Key Audit Key Audit Question Question Is NSWMA managing its resources in keeping with its mandate?
Effectiveness of solid waste management. Waste management framework implementation What we What we assessed assessed Strategic planning and operational processes Funding for solid waste management
What What we we found found
NSWMAs effectiveness was hampered by delays in the promulgation of regulations to support the NSWM Act. Priority sector strategies under Vision 2030 NDP to manage all forms of waste, yet to be achieved. Waste Waste NSWMA has not converted waste disposal sites into sanitary landfills to better manage waste. Management Management Framework Framework NSWMA was not monitoring the remaining lifespan of waste disposal sites for forward planning. Waste disposal sites operated by NSWMA not in compliance with environmental regulations.
NSWMAs Waste management planning not effectively informed by recent waste generation studies. NSWMA does not have a system to accurately measure the volume of waste collected. Waste Waste Management Management Planning Planning Collection & Collection & Disposal Disposal Most residential waste collected could be recycled and diverted from dumpsites. Waste reduction initiatives not effective and sufficient to improve waste disposal practices. Increasing complaints about the non-collection of waste and illegal dumping activities.
NSWMA received $32.5 billion, including Government subvention, for waste management over five years since 2016-17 Funding Funding for Solid for Solid Waste Waste NSWMA did not demonstrate that it undertook needs assessments to ascertain the resource gap. Management Management Special projects and seasonal work programmes lacked adequate controls to mitigate risk exposure.
What should be done What should be done Review of Waste Solid Management practices Whole of government approach and multisectoral collaboration Better control and accountability of solid waste expenditure.
A better Country A better Country through effective through effective audit scrutiny audit scrutiny
