Consolidated Fund — Ghana's primary government revenue source used to finance development projects, education programs, and national operations when ministries and agencies lack alternative funding.
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… He said the money, which covered 321,807 students, was paid from budgetary support from the Consolidated Fund. …
Government spends GH¢917m on No-Fees-Stress policy for 321,807 studentsThe Ghanaian Times
THE National Lottery Authority (NLA) has presented a GH¢10 million cheque to the Ministry of Finance for payment into the Consolidated Fund, as part of efforts to increase its contribution to national development. …
NLA pays GH¢10m, plans reforms to boost revenueJoy Online
… According to President Mahama, funds exceeding the prescribed percentage of the national budget were transferred into the Consolidated Fund, which he alleged was then used largely for programmes intended to secure political support. …
Mahama: We are reforming systems, fighting corruption and improving use of public fundsJoy Online
… The MP wants the Ministry to disclose whether the money was drawn from the Consolidated Fund, Contingency Fund, the Ministry’s approved 2026 budget, a supplementary appropriation or funds held by the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria. …
‘Who got the contracts? – NPP’s Asafo-Adjei Ayeh demands details of SA evacuation flights and procurementJoy Online
… The RTI request seeks details on the source of the funds, including any money drawn from the Consolidated Fund, Contingency Fund, the Ministry’s 2026 budget allocation, supplementary appropriations and funds held by the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria. …
Who paid for it? – NPP MP demands audit trail of Ghana’s South Africa evacuationJoy Online
… More significantly, all funds held in such unauthorised accounts will be transferred into the Consolidated Fund. …
CAGD orders covered entities to seek approval before opening bank accountsThe Chronicle
… The Department said the approved funds were transferred from the Consolidated Fund into a dedicated account at the Bank of Ghana, where they remain pending the commencement of project execution. …
Controller and Accountant General Debunks GH¢11bn Accra-Kumasi Expressway Spending ClaimsJoy Online
… In a statement, the Department explained that while funds earmarked for the flagship expressway project were transferred from the Consolidated Fund to Accra-Kumasi Expressway Limited, the transfer does not mean the money has been spent on construction. …
Accountant General’s Department dismisses claims that GH¢11bn has been spent on Accra-Kumasi expresswayJoy Online
One of the quiet weaknesses in our public sector planning is the excessive dependence on the Consolidated Fund as the default answer to almost every development challenge. …
The lazy dependence on the Consolidated FundJoy Online
… She said this enabled the authority to remit a surplus to the state. “EPA has remitted a 20 million cedis surplus to the Consolidated Fund in an unprecedented move at the end of the 2025 financial year due to the intentional resetting being carried out at the EPA within the last …
Resetting EPA: 50 new district offices opened, 2,300 staff recruited in 15 months – Prof. KlutseThe Education Minister revealed that the government has spent GH¢917 million to support 321,807 students under the No-Fees-Stress Policy, with funds drawn from the Consolidated Fund as budgetary support from the Ministry of Finance.
21 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Education Minister revealed that the government has spent GH¢917 million to support 321,807 students under the No-Fees-Stress Policy, with funds drawn from the Consolidated Fund as budgetary support from the Ministry of Finance.
21 hours ago · Joy Online →
The National Lottery Authority has presented a GH¢10 million cheque to the Ministry of Finance for the Consolidated Fund. The NLA Director-General said the payment shows that ongoing reforms are yielding results and that contributions to the national purse will grow significantly as these reforms mature.
6 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President John Mahama says his administration is reforming Ghana's governance systems to strengthen accountability, fight corruption, and ensure public resources are used more efficiently. He cited uncapping the National Health Insurance Scheme as one of the first steps taken after assuming office.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An NPP parliamentarian has invoked the Right to Information Act to demand full disclosure of government spending on the evacuation of more than 1,600 Ghanaians from South Africa since May 2026, including the identity of contracted companies and a detailed breakdown of expenditure on airfares, transport, accommodation, and reintegration assistance.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An NPP deputy ranking member has filed a Right to Information request demanding detailed financial records of Ghana's evacuation of nationals from South Africa, citing the Ministry's vague statement that the government and "Ghanaian partners" funded the operation without disclosing total spending or the identity of private entities involved.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Controller and Accountant-General's Department has ordered all covered entities to obtain prior written approval before opening bank accounts with the Bank of Ghana or any commercial bank, citing breaches of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Controller and Accountant-General's Department has refuted claims that the government has spent almost GH¢11 billion on the proposed Accra-Kumasi Expressway, stating the funds remain in a dedicated Bank of Ghana account and have not been disbursed to any contractor. The Department said the claim stems from a misinterpretation of government accounting procedures, as the approved funds were transferred from the Consolidated Fund but remain pending project execution.
16 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Controller and Accountant-General's Department dismissed claims that GH¢11 billion has been spent on the Accra-Kumasi Expressway project, clarifying that while funds were transferred to the project's Special Purpose Vehicle, the money remains in a Bank of Ghana account and has not been paid to contractors or used for construction.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's ministries and agencies default to taxpayer funding through the Consolidated Fund for development projects rather than exploring private capital, user fees, or innovative financing. With the wage bill consuming 44% of tax revenue and debt servicing taking 42–48% of government revenue, limited resources remain for essential services like roads, schools, hospitals, and water systems.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Environmental Protection Authority CEO Prof. Nana Ama Browne Klutse says the agency has opened 50 new district and area offices nationwide and recruited 2,300 staff over the last 15 months to strengthen environmental compliance enforcement and expand local presence across Ghana.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →