South Sudan’s Revenue Authority (SSRA) has reported a record increase in monthly collections, with national revenues reaching 130 billion South Sudanese Pounds (SSP) — a development officials attribute to the country’s ongoing digital transformation in public finance management, South Sudan post reported.

Commissioner General Simon Akuei Deng said on Tuesday that average monthly revenues have climbed from about 3 billion SSP in 2020 to 130 billion SSP in 2026, describing the growth as evidence of “effective digitisation, disciplined governance, and data-driven fiscal management.”

The surge follows extensive collaboration between the Ministry of Information, Communication Technology (ICT) and the SSRA to modernise tax administration and strengthen oversight. The digital reforms, launched in 2021, introduced e-Government cargo tracking systems that have enhanced transparency in customs and trade operations.

According to Deng, the digital platform has not only increased accountability but also exposed irregularities. In May 2024, SSRA tracking data revealed that TriStar Company, a contractor working with the United Nations, had diverted imported fuel meant for humanitarian use to local petrol stations. “While the UN acknowledged this misconduct and pledged to investigate, no formal update has been received,” Deng said.

He added that the digital cargo tracking system, implemented without direct government expenditure, is financed through small, industry-standard levies that ensure sustainable oversight of imports and exports.

Despite the record figures, the SSRA continues to face challenges in stabilising revenues amid inflation and currency depreciation. During the 2024/25 fiscal period, total revenues rose from 187.4 billion SSP to 388.9 billion SSP between July 2024 and January 2025, though still below the targeted 559.5 billion SSP.

Deng said the Authority remains committed to expanding non-oil revenue streams, strengthening fiscal transparency, and consolidating digital systems to ensure consistent revenue growth.

“The transformation achieved in public revenue management demonstrates the power of innovation, accountability, and institutional collaboration,” he said, adding that continued reforms are key to South Sudan’s long-term fiscal stability.