Accra:Ghana has successfully retrieved over GH¢18 billion through the implementation of audit recommendations over the past four years, as reported by Dr. Pamela Graham, the Auditor-General. This recovery has been documented in the Ministry of Finance’s 2024 Consolidated Budget Annual Report.
According to Ghana Web, Dr. Graham highlighted that these audits have also led to savings of GH¢11.7 billion from wrongful payments in 2025 alone, underscoring the importance of independent audits in safeguarding public resources. She shared these insights during the opening of the Sixth Annual General Meeting and Conference of the African Organisation of Public Accounts Committees (AFROPAC) in Accra.
The conference, which spans four days, brings together parliamentarians, auditors, and governance experts from across Africa to discuss the theme “Oversight for Resilience Strengthening Africa’s Public Accounts Committees Amid a Shifting Financial Landscape.” Dr. Graham expressed concerns about the low rate of implementation of audit recommendations in many African countries, with Ghana implementing only 41.8 percent of recommendations, compared to higher rates in countries like Rwanda.
Dr. Graham emphasized the need for stronger policies to ensure the enforcement of audit recommendations and the prompt addressing of identified irregularities. Meanwhile, the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, called for enhanced oversight by Public Accounts Committees across Africa to ensure the prudent use of state resources, promote good governance, and strengthen public confidence in state institutions. The AFROPAC conference aims to provide a platform for participants to exchange experiences and develop strategies to improve parliamentary oversight and public financial accountability in Africa.