The former international football star who, took office on January 22, is faced with a dire economic situation in Liberia following two civil wars and a deadly Ebola epidemic in 2013-2015.
"I inherited a country that is very broke, depleted by political malfeasance. We have to make sure that the things that happened will not happen again," Weah said.
"I ordered a complete audit to make sure that what belongs to the government goes to the government."
Weah also spoke at a conference about another top priority, education for young people who represent 60 percent of 4.7 million Liberians.
"I believe in education. Yes, I didn't have the opportunity in my early days but after my carrier I went back to school. Today I can boast of a masters degree," said the new leader, who grew up in a Monrovia slum.
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