A special audit report submitted to Parliament has revealed that a total of GH¢12,717,731,074 has been successfully recovered from disallowed expenditures flagged by the Auditor-General between 2020 and 2023.
The recovered sum forms part of GH¢38.9 billion in financial irregularities flagged by the Auditor-General and recommended for recovery during the four-year period under review.
The findings were contained in a special audit report on recoveries, which consolidates outcomes based on enforcement actions and remedial measures initiated following the Auditor-General’s annual reports for 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.
In addition to funds recovered, the report also disclosed that the state saved GH¢86,865,701.07 through rigorous payroll certification exercises conducted between 2022 and 2024. These exercises helped eliminate ghost names and correct payroll anomalies, contributing to improved public financial management.
The report was formally submitted to the Speaker of Parliament in February 2025, underscoring the significance of institutional accountability and the importance of follow-up actions on audit recommendations. It also marks a significant stride in ensuring that financial mismanagement within the public sector is not only exposed but also actively addressed.
Parliament is expected to debate the findings and recommend further steps to strengthen financial discipline and compliance across government institutions.
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