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Ghana pushes stricter penalties for financial misconduct by local governments, following a GH¢1 billion audit scandal.
Ghana’s Centre for Local Governance Advocacy is pushing for stricter penalties in the 2025 Public Financial Management Compliance League Table, urging point deductions for Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) found guilty of financial misconduct in the Auditor-General’s Report.
The move aims to strengthen accountability by penalizing recurring irregularities like misappropriation and poor reporting.
Stakeholders also called for reforms in procurement to favor local firms and improve transparency.
Meanwhile, Ghana’s Acting Minister of Defence warned of serious financial lapses, citing a special audit that uncovered GH¢1 billion in invalid invoices and questionable vehicle payments.
A newly formed Internal Audit Committee was launched to bolster internal controls and ensure audit recommendations are followed, with officials stressing the need for better oversight and compliance with financial systems.
Ghana promueve sanciones más estrictas por mala conducta financiera por parte de los gobiernos locales, después de un escándalo de auditoría de GH¢1 mil millones.