New Tax Commissioner Targets SSP 200 Billion Monthly in Non Oil Revenue

(JUBA) – William Anyuon Kuol officially assumed office as the new Commissioner General of the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) on Friday, pledging to strengthen non-oil revenue collection and increase transparency in remitting funds to the government treasury.

Speaking at the SSRA headquarters, Anyuon emphasised the importance of efficiency and fairness in revenue collection. “Our mandate is to efficiently mobilise domestic revenue, which is non-oil revenue. We must be fair by collecting what belongs to us and ensuring that public funds are handled correctly,” he said.

The commissioner called for a collective effort from SSRA staff, noting that coordinated action is crucial for meeting national revenue targets. He expressed optimism that the authority could raise monthly collections from SSP 130 billion ($18.3 million) to SSP 200 billion ($28.2 million) with renewed focus.

Addressing transparency, Anyuon explained that the SSRA will work closely with the Ministry of Finance and Planning to ensure citizens are informed about revenue inflows and allocations. “If we manage to collect more than SSP 130 billion, we will not announce it alone. The Ministry of Finance will join us so the people know exactly where the revenue goes,” he said.

He clarified that SSRA’s role is strictly to collect and remit revenue, not to spend it. “SSRA doesn’t spend funds. We collect and transfer to the finance ministry, which is responsible for disbursing payments,” Anyuon added.

William Anyuon Kuol was appointed on Wednesday, 12 November, by President Salva Kiir, replacing Hon. Simon Akuei Deng. In his farewell, Simon Akuei Deng highlighted that under his leadership, monthly non-oil revenue grew from SSP 49.7 billion ($7 million) to SSP 130 billion ($18.3 million), enabling the government to pay civil servants’ salaries.

Deng confirmed that a task force oversees the transfer of revenue from SSRA accounts to the government’s salary accounts, ensuring transparency and accountability. “Any penny collected is transferred from account four to account eight for payment of salaries,” he said.

Stephen Dhieu Dau, Chairperson of the SSRA Board, welcomed the new commissioner, stressing the importance of collaboration to build a sustainable, transparent, and efficient revenue system supporting national development. Addressing the country’s cash crisis, Dhieu clarified that the agency collects revenue but does not provide cash, a role managed by the Bank of South Sudan and the Ministry of Finance.

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