Accra: The Controller and Accountant-General's Department (CAGD) has suspended the salaries of 2,563 public servants who failed to take part in a nationwide headcount exercise conducted in 2025.
According to Ghana Web, a press release dated January 30, 2026, confirmed that while salaries for government employees on the national payroll had been paid for January, payments to the affected personnel had been halted on the recommendation of the Auditor-General.
The suspension pertains to workers who did not report for the headcount exercise conducted by the Ghana Audit Service across various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). The CAGD emphasized the importance of this exercise in verifying the employment status of public workers.
The Controller and Accountant-General's Department urged all affected staff who did not receive their January salaries to contact the Ghana Audit Service without delay to undergo the necessary verification and clearance processes. It stressed the necessity for affected individuals to ensure their employment status is verified to facilitate the reinstatement of their salaries.
The CAGD reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, accountability, and the timely payment of public-sector salaries, underlining that all actions taken were in accordance with established Public Financial Management laws. The department's actions highlight the importance of compliance with national audits and verification exercises.