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Public Accounts Committee

Also known as: PAC · Public Accounts Committee of Parliament

Parliamentary oversight body that conducts audits, questions government officials on expenditures, and issues directives on public accountability matters in Ghana.

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  1. June 2026

  2. Joy Online

    … The event brought together representatives from Parliament, government institutions and civil society organisations, including members of the Public Accounts Committee and the Finance and Economic Planning Committee. …

    Ghana scores 22 out of 100 on budget transparency, raising accountability concerns

  3. Joy Online

    Vice Chairman of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Davis Ansah Opoku, has raised concerns about what he describes as weak enforcement of corruption-related recommendations made by Parliament, revealing that none of the committee’s referrals to the Attorney General ove …

    PAC Vice Chair raises alarm over stalled corruption prosecutions, calls for stronger enforcement

  4. Joy Online

    … Also increasing the scrutiny on royal finances this year will be the Public Accounts Committee, which is going to hold an inquiry into royal property and leases from the Crown Estate. …

    King Charles to reveal personal tax bill for first time as monarch

  5. Joy Online

    The Vice Chairman of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has called on the government and prosecuting authorities to expedite processes toward the prosecution of former Finance Minister Kenneth Ofori-Atta. …

    Let’s begin trial in absentia against Ofori-Atta if necessary – PAC Vice Chair

  6. Joy Online

    … The NAO report was prompted by the scandal surrounding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor – and will be followed by an inquiry by MPs on the Public Accounts Committee. …

    Andrew was sub-letting Royal Lodge cottages, watchdog reveals

  7. Business & Financial Times

    … Observations from some Public Accounts Committee sittings suggest that public servants are occasionally subjected to harsh treatment when their performance or responses fail to meet expectations. …

    Beyond salary: The cost of performance targets on human worth

  8. Joy Online

    … He said a local accountability platform similar to Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) would be created to enable MMDCEs and other duty bearers to account for the use of public resources. …

    Cabinet gives green light for MMDCEs to be elected; amendments to be laid in Parliament before end of 2026
  9. May 2026

  10. Joy Online

    The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, has assured the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament that measures are being strengthened to improve monitoring, supervision, and timely execution of government projects in the region. …

    Volta Regional Minister assures PAC of stricter supervision of government projects

  11. The Chronicle

    … Whenever I watch sittings of the Public Accounts Committee, I sometimes observe highly ranked executives struggling to answer simple questions that require straightforward responses. …

    Rank And Competence In Public Service

  12. Joy Online

    The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has urged the Greater Accra Regional Minister to take immediate action to shut down or relocate the growing livestock market operating at Kanda near the National Mosque. …

    PAC calls for closure of livestock market near the national mosque
Politics

Ghana scores 22/100 on budget transparency index

The News

According to the latest Open Budget Survey released by SEND Ghana, Ghana scored 22 out of 100 on the transparency index, placing it among the lowest-performing countries out of 82 nations assessed globally. The poor performance is attributed largely to limited and delayed publication of key budget documents.

Why it matters

Ghana's bottom-tier budget transparency score (22/100) exposes systemic accountability failures in public financial management affecting all citizens.

25 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 25 June

  1. Ghana scores 22/100 on budget transparency index

    According to the latest Open Budget Survey released by SEND Ghana, Ghana scored 22 out of 100 on the transparency index, placing it among the lowest-performing countries out of 82 nations assessed globally. The poor performance is attributed largely to limited and delayed publication of key budget documents.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 22 June

  1. PAC Vice Chair says zero prosecutions from six years of AG referrals

    Parliament's Public Accounts Committee Vice Chairman Davis Ansah Opoku says none of the committee's referrals to the Attorney General over six years has resulted in prosecution, and calls for corruption cases to be redirected to the Office of the Special Prosecutor for stronger enforcement.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 20 June

  1. King Charles to disclose personal tax bill, a royal first

    King Charles will become Britain's first modern monarch to publicly reveal his personal tax bill on Thursday, a move said to be his personal decision as part of a modernising drive for greater transparency. The disclosure will include tax on income from the Duchy of Lancaster, personal investments, and private estates such as Sandringham and Balmoral, though monarchs are not obliged to pay income, inheritance, or capital gains tax.

    20 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 16 June

  1. PAC Vice Chair urges prosecution of Ofori-Atta despite US residency

    The Vice Chairman of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee has called on authorities to expedite prosecution of former Finance Minister Kenneth Ofori-Atta, arguing that his reported acquisition of permanent residency in the United States should not prevent legal proceedings. He stated that if state authorities have evidence against Ofori-Atta, proceedings should not be delayed by his absence from the country.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 4 June

  1. National Audit Office reveals Andrew sub-let royal cottages undisclosed

    The National Audit Office found that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received undisclosed rental income from sub-letting three cottages on the Royal Lodge estate leased from the Crown Estate, and that the King pays rent for his daughters Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice's accommodation in central London palaces despite them not being working royals.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Performance targets risk undermining human dignity and integrity

    As Ghana's government considers linking salaries to employee productivity through performance-based pay, an opinion piece cautions that unrealistic targets—particularly in education—may pressure workers into compromising behaviour and compromise integrity, and warns that success judged mainly by results can distort conduct.

    4 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Monday 1 June

  1. Cabinet approves election of MMDCEs; amendments due before end 2026

    Cabinet has approved reforms to Ghana's decentralisation system, ending the appointment of metropolitan, municipal and district chief executives (MMDCEs) and instead having district chief executives elected directly by the people on a non-partisan basis. A new local governance law is expected to be laid before Parliament by the end of 2026, with the current batch of MMDCEs appointed by President John Dramani Mahama likely to be the last under the existing constitutional arrangement.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 23 May

  1. Volta Minister pledges tighter monitoring of regional government projects

    The Volta Regional Minister has assured Parliament's Public Accounts Committee that the Volta Regional Coordinating Council is strengthening monitoring and supervision systems to improve project execution and address delays caused by administrative lapses and officials' inaction.

    23 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 22 May

  1. Opinion: Competence gaps visible in Ghana's public service leadership

    An opinion piece argues that competence concerns exist among highly ranked public service officials, noting instances where senior executives struggle with straightforward answers during Public Accounts Committee sittings and sometimes appear less articulate than their subordinates.

    22 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

  2. PAC urges closure or relocation of livestock market at Kanda

    Parliament's Public Accounts Committee has called on the Greater Accra Regional Minister to shut down or relocate the livestock market operating near the National Mosque, citing concerns over sanitation, congestion, and the city's image. Committee Vice Chairman Davis Opoku Ansah said the trade in cattle, goats, and camels has expanded significantly and requires urgent intervention to prevent environmental deterioration in central Accra.

    22 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 21 May

  1. Tourism Minister requests Attorney-General probe into GH¢33m audit discrepancies

    The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has called on the Attorney-General to investigate procurement breaches linked to a GH¢33 million special audit cited in a wider GH¢69 billion government arrears audit report. The Ministry of Finance rejected the claim due to lack of supporting documentation for the transactions.

    21 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Transport Minister clarifies Air Ghana Cargo aircraft is privately owned

    Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe told Parliament on 20 May 2026 that the Air Ghana Cargo aircraft circulating in viral photographs is entirely privately owned and has no connection to state operations, clarifying that the government holds no equity or operational control over the independent cargo transport company.

    21 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Transport Minister confirms deployment of 100 new government buses soon

    Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe says 100 newly procured government buses will soon be deployed to improve public transportation, after completing registration, inspections, driver training, and servicing processes. The minister says drivers are expected to complete training either this week or early next week.

    20 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. School heads fault Buffer Stock Company over missing food supply costs

    Heads of senior high schools have alleged that the Ghana National Food Buffer Stock Company has failed to disclose the cost of food items supplied to schools since 2024, complicating auditing and accountability processes. Deliveries are accompanied only by waybills or invoices without stated monetary values, making it difficult for institutions to verify the actual cost of supplies.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. PAC orders Anlo-Afiadanyigba SHS to pay casual workers arrears

    Parliament's Public Accounts Committee has ordered Anlo-Afiadanyigba Senior High School to immediately pay GH₵10,802 in salary arrears to five casual workers who were illegally underpaid at ₵250 monthly instead of the required ₵490 during the 2024 fiscal year. The school's defence that it had adjusted wages to ₵450 in 2025 was rejected as still below the revised national minimum wage standard.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. PAC urges Ghana to fully operationalise New York mission building

    Parliament's Public Accounts Committee has expressed disappointment at the continued neglect of Ghana's 14-storey mission building in New York, which has been significantly underused since 2007 with only four of its floors operational. The Committee noted that the building's underutilisation represents a significant loss of potential revenue and called for urgent steps to fully operationalise the facility or lease it to generate funds for Ghana's foreign missions.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 18 May

  1. Minister George petitions AG to probe cybersecurity headquarters contract

    The Minister for Communication has petitioned the Attorney General to investigate a $13 million contract for the Ghana Cybersecurity Authority's headquarters, which he says has drained millions with little visible progress. Contractors have allegedly received $3.4 million for foundation work but are demanding an additional $4 million, and an undelivered $10 million software payment has also been made.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Minister George downplays tension with PAC chair Osei-Asare

    Minister for Communication Samuel George appeared before Parliament's Public Accounts Committee on Monday to respond to concerns about service delivery by mobile network operators, but a tense exchange ensued after he linked telecommunications sector challenges to governance failures under the previous administration; both parties have since downplayed the clash as part of normal engagements.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Minister and PAC chair clash over telecom service failures

    At a Public Accounts Committee hearing, Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George and PAC Chairperson Abena Osei Asare clashed over poor network service delivery and delays in fixing faults. George defended government actions and argued that policy leadership was necessary to protect consumers from profit-driven private telecom companies, while Asare attempted to interrupt and push him to be more direct, triggering a tense confrontation.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. PAC questions GH¢35.8m police deployment claim without supporting documents

    Parliament's Public Accounts Committee has criticised the Ministry of Sports and Recreation for submitting a GH¢35.8 million expenditure claim for 6,000 police officers deployed during the 2023 African Games without supporting documentation, and separately questioned a GH¢455,000 hostel accommodation bill lacking justification.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Police unable to justify GH₵35.8m bill for African Games security

    The Accra 2023 African Games LOC Chair told Parliament that Ghana Police Service could not justify its GH₵35.8 million bill for services during the tournament, saying the force had been fed by the LOC, later withdrew, and then presented the bill without breakdown or justification.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. PAC questions Labour Ministry on missing vehicles, interest accrual

    The Public Accounts Committee has questioned the Ministry of Labour and Employment over two Nissan Tiida saloon cars purchased in 2011 that cannot be traced, along with GH¢223,127 in accumulated interest on the claim. The Ministry's Director of Finance told the committee that supporting documentation for the transaction was unavailable and records could not be located.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Public officials' oaths ring hollow amid corruption scandals

    An opinion piece argues that Ghana's oath-taking ceremonies for public officials have lost meaning given decades of corruption, mismanagement, and theft of public funds, citing unrecovered judgment debts and scandals like GYEEDA and SADA.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 April

  1. Auditor-General recovers GH¢57.2m in unearned payroll salaries

    Ghana's Auditor-General has recovered GH¢57.2 million in unearned salaries from public sector workers who remained on the payroll despite being absent or failing validation checks between 2023 and April 2026. The recovered funds were transferred to the Consolidated Fund, and the Auditor-General pledged to surcharge supervisors and eliminate ghost names from government payrolls.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 28 April

  1. MCE pledges accountability measures after audit financial infractions

    The Municipal Chief Executive for Atwima Nwabiagya South has pledged to deepen accountability and transparency following revelations that GH¢150,000 was spent on fuel for District Road Improvement Programme equipment in a single day, with plans announced to institutionalise annual "People's Assembly" fora across communities for residents to scrutinise Assembly finances and decisions.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 April

  1. Zoomlion investigates sanitation failures in Asante Akyem South

    Zoomlion Ghana Limited dispatched a high-powered team to Asante Akyem South Municipality to investigate sanitation concerns, including refuse spillages at communal container sites and deteriorated waste containers, after the Municipal Chief Executive raised allegations before Parliament's Public Accounts Committee.

    27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Saturday 25 April

  1. Zoomlion investigates waste concerns after PAC hearing in Asante Akyem South

    Zoomlion Ghana Limited investigated sanitation concerns raised by the MCE of Asante Akyem South Municipality at a Parliament Public Accounts Committee hearing on April 21, 2026, including reports of refuse spillages and deteriorated waste containers. The company dispatched a team to the municipality on April 22 to assess the situation and address the allegations.

    25 April 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 24 April

  1. Parliament orders Aowin district officials to refund GH¢50,000

    The Public Accounts Committee has directed the Coordinating Director and finance officers of Aowin District Assembly to refund over GH¢50,000 within 30 days after they failed to provide valid documentation for various expenditures flagged in the 2024 Auditor-General's Report, including unsupported amounts for rent, fuel, and missing payment vouchers.

    24 April 2026 · Daily Guide →

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