Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has directed Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to minimize audit infractions in 2026.<\/p>\n
Addressing Chief Directors and audit heads, Dr. Forson emphasized the need to reduce avoidable losses and irregularities that drain national resources.<\/p>\n
He expressed concern over persistent waste and irregularities, warning that they undermine Ghana’s governance and risk eroding peace, stability, and confidence. Dr. Forson noted that specialized courts are now in place to prosecute financial law breaches, underscoring the government’s commitment to accountability.<\/p>\n
“The government is resolved to enforce strict accountability,” Dr. Forson declared. “Discipline in public financial management is not only a requirement but a duty we owe to every Ghanaian.”<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the Auditor-General, Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu, has published an interim list of rejected and pending claims, commitments, and Bank Transfer Advices (BTAs) submitted by the Ministry of Finance for verification. Affected parties can contest or justify their claims by submitting supporting documentation by November 7, 2025.<\/p>\n
The Ministry of Finance had earlier submitted to the Auditor-General all outstanding commitments, claims, and BTAs as of December 31, 2024, to be audited before any payments were made.<\/p>\n
These claims relate to works executed and services rendered under various government projects across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) nationwide.<\/p>\n
According to the Auditor-General, the audit was conducted between May and October 2025 in collaboration with global accounting firms Price WaterHouse Coopers (PwC) and Ernst & Young (EY).<\/p>\n
The process involved engagements with MDAs, contractors, and suppliers to verify and validate the legitimacy of the claims.<\/p>\n
The newly published list, he explained, covers arrears and outstanding commitments that have either been rejected or remain pending further justification before payment.<\/p>\n
The Auditor-General further announced that affected parties have the opportunity to contest or justify their claims by submitting supporting documentation through the relevant MDAs to the Ghana Audit Service for final validation.<\/p>\n
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