The Leadership of the 55th Legislature has appointed Othello S. Tarbah, a seasoned Economist and accomplished Public Financial Management Professional, as the new director of the Legislative Budget Office (LBO).
Mr. Tarbah’s appointment reflects the Legislature’s firm confidence in his expertise, dedicated public service, and his longstanding commitment to strengthening financial oversight, and accountability within the governance system.
Prior to his appointment, he served as deputy director for Expenditure at the LBO, where he earned high commendation for his professionalism and analytical competence.
In a joint communication, Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon, and President Pro Tempore Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence expressed high expectations for Director Tarbah’s leadership, noting: “The Legislature looks forward to innovative contributions that advance the mission and strategic goals of the LBO.”
As Director, Tarbah will lead efforts to improve capacity of the Legislature in budget scrutiny, fiscal analysis, and public financial management reform.
He is expected to enhance institutional collaboration, strengthen accountability mechanisms, and support lawmakers with evidence-based analysis in the execution of their constitutional responsibilities.
At the turnover ceremony, Tarbah reaffirmed his commitment to transparency, strategic analysis, and civic accountability to deliver technical support to the Legislature.
“My induction as director is a continuation of service guided by the principles of integrity, institutional discipline, and excellence,” he remarked.
Tarbah holds an MBA in Business Management, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics, both from the University of Liberia.
Established by an Act of the Legislature in 2011, the Legislative Budget Office functions as an autonomous institution providing non-partisan, evidence-based fiscal analysis and policy advice to aid legislative decision-making and strengthen oversight of national resources.