THE Integrity Commission has announced a new monitoring framework to scrutinise government procurement linked to Hurricane Melissa recovery, signalling heightened oversight of emergency contracts awarded in the aftermath of the October 28,2025 storm.

In a media release on Wednesday, the commission said the system was designed to track how public and donor funds were being used at a time when normal procurement rules had been relaxed to allow faster response.

The commission explained that the framework’s primary objectives are “to monitor the award and implementation of hurricane-related government contracts; conduct post-contract audits of contracts awarded under emergency procurement arrangements; and assess the use of public, donor, and relief resources during the recovery period”.

It noted that the focus would be on immediate and short-term recovery spending, particularly when emergency procedures were applied to speed up restoration and reconstruction efforts.

“Through this process, the commission will identify potential red flags, assess risk areas, and evaluate the effectiveness of emergency procurement measures,” the release stated.

The anti-corruption body warned that suspected breaches would not be ignored, adding that it would “investigate to determine the appropriate course of action and, where necessary, make recommendations to strengthen accountability and the management of public funds during national disasters”.

To support the initiative, all ministries, departments, and agencies have been instructed to tag relevant transactions as “Hurricane Melissa Recovery” so that spending can be easily traced and reviewed .

The move follows the commission’s advisory last November indicating that it would deploy its investigative resources to address any acts of corruption or impropriety connected to hurricane relief.

Members of the public and public officers were urged to report any suspected wrongdoing through the commission’s Information and Complaints Division or its website.

The announcement comes amid growing national debate over the management of post-hurricane spending, with several recent audits highlighting weaknesses in emergency procurement and asset tracking.