With over 300,000 persons visiting the Guyana Revenue Authority’s (GRA’s) Camp Street HQ last year alone, staffers continue to lament the poor conditions they work under, even as Minister of Finance, Dr Ashni Singh calls on the agency to implement reforms for world-class tax administration.
GRA Commissioner-General, Godfrey Statia, says that the tax collection body has been at the forefront of embracing technological advancements to enhance its performance, and has plans to increase those but agrees with his staff that they need better working facilities. However, he could not say when construction would start on the new headquarters and referred this newspaper to the relevant authorities.
“The authority has implemented state-of-the-art systems and digital platforms, making tax compliance easier and more convenient for individuals and businesses. By leveraging technology, the GRA has not only improved efficiency, but has also reduced the scope for corruption and enhanced transparency in tax administration,” Statia shared.