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PAC urges Finance Ministry to conduct annual audits of gov’t arrears to curb financial irregularities

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has called on the Ministry of Finance to consider conducting annual audits of government arrears claims, rather than waiting until the end of a government’s tenure. The call was made by the Chairperson of the Committee, Abena Osei Asare, at the end of a zonal hearing in Ada….

MoFA cracks down on illegal livestock markets ahead of Eid

The Veterinary Services Department under the Ministry of Food and Agriculture(MoFA) has expressed concern over the growing number of unauthorised temporary livestock markets being set up ahead of the upcoming Islamic festival, warning that the situation could pose serious health, safety and environmental risks. In a statement, the Department acknowledged the religious and cultural significance…

Publish arrears yearly or risk fiscal leakage — PAC tells govt

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament is calling for major changes in how the government manages public money. The committee wants the government to publish all unpaid debts, pending claims, and financial commitments every year to improve transparency and control government spending better. This call follows the decision by the Auditor-General to reject GH¢8.1…