The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has concluded its public hearing on the Special Audit Report by the Auditor-General, which examined government outstanding claims and commitments as of December 31, 2024.
According to Edem Agbana, the Committee will continue reviewing the 2024 audited accounts in Tamale next week, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen accountability in public financial management.
The special audit was commissioned at the request of President John Dramani Mahama through the Ministry of Finance, in line with the 1992 Constitution. Its main goal was to validate arrears, payables, and commitments reported by Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
To ensure accuracy, the Auditor-General engaged international audit firms PwC and EY to verify claims across 50 MDAs. Preliminary findings suggest the exercise saved the government over GHS 21 billion by identifying and rejecting unsupported or invalid claims.
The hearings also exposed weaknesses in the monitoring and control systems used by some MDAs, highlighting structural inefficiencies in public financial management. While the PAC’s final report is still pending, officials stress that the findings underscore the need for urgent reforms to improve oversight and accountability.
The Committee has urged the public to follow proceedings closely, emphasizing that transparency and active scrutiny are crucial to combating corruption and strengthening governance.