Dorothy Bradley’s Tenure as Belize’s Auditor General Comes to an End

The contract of Dorothy Bradley, Belize’s Auditor General, has officially come to an end. Bradley, who initially retired in December 2021, was brought back in 2022 for a two-year term as Acting Auditor General. Her term expired on August 31, 2024, and it has been confirmed that her contract will not be renewed.

She first took on the role of Auditor General in 2011, after serving as the Chief Elections Officer. Her return to the Auditor General’s office in 2022 was unprecedented, as it was the first time an Auditor General was hired on a contract basis. This move was deemed necessary by the government due to challenges in finding a permanent successor.

During her tenure, Bradley faced both praise and criticism. Earlier this year, Dean Flowers, President of the Public Service Union (PSU), publicly criticised her performance, arguing that her tenure had not met expectations and calling for a new appointment with greater competence and experience.

The post will be advertised shortly, and an interim Auditor General will be appointed in the meantime.