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Public Accounts Committee

Also known as: PAC · Public Accounts Committee of Parliament

Parliamentary committee that identifies financial irregularities and referrals for prosecution in Ghana's public financial oversight.

2026-04-242026-08-23
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  1. April 2026

  2. Joy Online

    … Mr Asiedu explained that the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament had welcomed the recoveries, which it described as a major blow against payroll fraud. …

    GH¢57.2m unearned salaries recovered by Auditor-General, supervisors to be surcharged

  3. Joy Online

    … The move comes after revelations at a sitting of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) indicated that GH¢150,000 was spent on fuel for District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) equipment in a single day – November 4, 2024, raising concerns about financial oversight. …

    Atwima Nwabiagya South MCE moves to tighten accountability after audit infractions

  4. The Ghanaian Times

    Zoomlion Ghana Limited has moved swiftly to address sanitation concerns in the Asante Akyem South Municipality after allegations were raised by the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Maame Safoah Appiah, during a recent sitting of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in Kum …

    Zoomlion restores cleanliness in Asante Akyem South Municipality

  5. Joy Online

    … Maame Safoah Appiah, during a recent sitting of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in Kumasi. …

    Zoomlion swiftly investigates concerns raised at PAC hearing, restores cleanliness in Asante Akyem South municipality

  6. Daily Guide

    A scene during the sitting The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has directed the Coordinating Director, Fu-Ad Abdulai, and finance officers of the Aowin District Assembly in the Western North Region to refund over GH¢50,000 into the recovery accounts of the Auditor-G …

    PAC Orders Aowin Officials To Refund Over GH¢50,000
Politics

Media-government partnership essential for Ghana's democratic accountability

The News

Deputy Government Spokesperson Shamima Muslim told the Ghana Journalists Association's 77th Anniversary Symposium that media scrutiny of government and institutional willingness to respond to criticism have been vital to Ghana's democratic development and public accountability. She credited media investigations alongside Parliament, CHRAJ, and the Office of the Special Prosecutor with exposing corruption and reinforcing principles of public accountability.

19 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Media-government partnership essential for Ghana's democratic accountability

    Deputy Government Spokesperson Shamima Muslim told the Ghana Journalists Association's 77th Anniversary Symposium that media scrutiny of government and institutional willingness to respond to criticism have been vital to Ghana's democratic development and public accountability. She credited media investigations alongside Parliament, CHRAJ, and the Office of the Special Prosecutor with exposing corruption and reinforcing principles of public accountability.

    19 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. GoldBod CEO challenges Parliament to probe alleged losses

    Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi has challenged Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin to invoke Parliament's oversight mechanisms to summon him regarding allegations that GoldBod was responsible for losses under the Bank of Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme. Gyamfi said he is ready to appear before Parliament at any time to defend GoldBod against the allegations.

    19 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 13 August

  1. Ghana's public libraries face declining youth attendance and reading habits

    Ghana's public libraries are largely empty of young people during weekday afternoons, with officials characterizing the country's deteriorating reading habits as a reading crisis; Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu told parliament in late 2025 that reading habits have been declining, and the Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister has called for a coordinated national effort to revive reading among youth.

    13 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Friday 7 August

  1. MEST donates prayer items to mosque honouring late Minister Mohammed

    The Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology donated assorted prayer items, including 200 copies of the Holy Qur'an, prayer mats, school bags and provisions to the Tse Addo Central Mosque in Accra on the first anniversary of the death of late Minister Dr Alhaji Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, who died in a helicopter crash on August 6, 2025.

    7 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 24 July

  1. Ghana Gold Board CEO defends US$279m budget allocation

    Sammy Gyamfi, CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, has defended the release of US$279 million to the institution, saying the funds were approved as part of the 2025 Budget by Parliament and were intended as revolving seed capital for trading operations. He rejected criticism from the Public Accounts Committee Chairperson, arguing the allocation was lawful and the Finance Ministry was obliged to release the funds.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Enforce existing anti-graft laws, not new ones – Osei-Opare

    Former Chief of Staff Akosua Frema Osei-Opare has called for stricter enforcement of existing anti-corruption laws rather than the passage of new ones, arguing that the country's challenge lies not in drafting laws but in implementing those already in place regardless of which government is in power.

    21 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 17 July

  1. Oppong Nkrumah highlights rising neonatal mortality amid health spending

    Ranking Member Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has raised concerns over worsening health sector indicators, including rising neonatal mortality and delays in ambulance response times, as outlined in the 2025 Annual Progress Report. He emphasised the need for greater accountability from government ministries and agencies, stressing that Ghanaians are increasingly focused on measuring the tangible impact of public spending on national development targets.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Only 33% of flagged funds recovered, PAC vice chair warns

    Ghana's Public Accounts Committee vice chairman Davis Ansah Opoku said the Auditor-General identified GH¢38.99 billion for recovery between 2020 and 2023, but only GH¢12.72 billion was retrieved, citing weak follow-through on audit findings as the main obstacle to accountability.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. GH¢38.99bn flagged by auditor but only GH¢12.72bn recovered

    Ghana's PAC Vice Chairman Davis Ansah Opoku has raised concerns that between 2020 and 2023, the Auditor-General identified GH¢38.99 billion for recovery, but only GH¢12.72 billion had been retrieved, citing follow-through on accountability measures as a major challenge rather than the detection of financial irregularities.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Davis Opoku proposes AI auditing and contract portal reforms

    The Vice Chairman of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee has proposed AI-assisted auditing, a National Public Contract Performance Portal, and a Public Accounts Implementation Office to strengthen Ghana's public financial accountability and detect irregularities in real time rather than after the fact.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Davis Opoku proposes AI auditing and contract portal reforms

    The Vice Chairman of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee has proposed artificial intelligence-assisted auditing and a national contract monitoring portal to detect financial irregularities in real time and strengthen public financial accountability in Ghana.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 16 July

  1. CLGA urges MMDAs to act on 2025 PFM compliance results

    The Center for Local Governance Advocacy has called on all 261 MMDAs to review their 2025 Public Financial Management Compliance League Table results and implement time-bound improvement plans. The 2025 assessment recorded a national compliance score of 56.20%, exceeding the 50% benchmark, with coverage improving to 100% across all 16 regions.

    16 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Parliament approves Regina House London lease renewal

    Parliament has approved renewal of the head lease of Regina House in London for another 150 years, a strategic national asset housing the Ghana International Bank and other tenants. The renewal will cost the government £17.25 million.

    16 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Auditor-General's reports reveal recurring institutional failures

    Ghana's latest Auditor-General's Report found financial irregularities of GH¢5.26 billion in 2025, double the previous year, but the article argues the core problem is the persistent cycle of these failures across public institutions rather than individual accounting breaches.

    15 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 14 July

  1. PAC Vice Chairman calls for salary harmonisation of Allied Health Professionals

    Davis Ansah Opoku, Vice Chairman of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee, has urged the government to address salary disparities, career progression and conditions of service for Allied Health Professionals including Medical Laboratory Scientists, Physiotherapists, Radiographers, Dietitians and Occupational Therapists, arguing their welfare is critical to improving healthcare delivery.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Deputy Lands Minister calls for mandatory reclamation bonds in mining

    The Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources has advocated for mandatory reclamation bonds for mining licence holders and additional engineers in mining districts to strengthen environmental protection and regulation. He reported that 29 of the Auditor-General's recommendations have been fully implemented and 25 others addressed, while the government is deploying more EPA officers and establishing community mining committees.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Deputy Minister warns of deteriorating sports facilities, urges maintenance action

    Alhaji Yusif Sulemana, Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and MP for Bole-Bamboi, has called for urgent intervention to prevent Ghana's sports facilities from falling into disrepair, warning that stadiums like Bortman Stadium are deteriorating due to poor maintenance despite substantial public investment in their construction.

    14 July 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 →

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