Accra: The Controller and Accountant-General's Department (CAGD) has issued a warning to public sector employees in Ghana that they must update their Ghana Card details on the payroll system by March 15, 2026, or risk having their salaries suspended. This announcement comes amidst efforts to streamline the payroll system through the introduction of an upgraded e-Payslip platform, aimed at simplifying the process for government workers to access their monthly pay slips.
According to Ghana Web, the directive is a result of the recent platform upgrade, which has highlighted discrepancies in payroll records. These discrepancies stem from inconsistencies between the National Identification Authority (NIA) numbers recorded on the payroll system and the actual records held by the NIA, preventing some employees from accessing the new platform.
The CAGD has indicated that the mandatory update affects several key public institutions, including the Judicial Service, Ghana Health Service, Ghana Education Service, Ghana Immigration Service, Ghana Prisons Service, and the Electoral Commission, among others. Employees in these sectors are urged to ensure their Human Resource Departments submit necessary documentation to correct or insert NIA numbers, along with any transfer letters and a clear copy of the Ghana Card, to the CAGD for processing.
This move comes in the wake of the government's decision to make the Ghana Card a requirement for all bank transactions, underscoring its significance in national identification processes. Additionally, the National Identification Authority has announced that Ghanaians can now obtain Ghana Cards instantly, facilitating the update process for those affected by the payroll directive.