Accra, Ghana – A recent audit conducted by the Auditor-General has uncovered that 120,777 service personnel in Ghana received allowance payments exceeding the approved 13-month limit. The total amount of these overpayments between 2018 and 2024 amounts to GH¢1.01 billion.
According to the audit findings, the payments were made to service personnel over the specified period. The Auditor-General’s report highlights the discrepancy in allowance payments, bringing attention to the financial implications of these overpayments.
The findings of this audit are likely to spark discussions on financial management and oversight within Ghana’s service personnel compensation structures. As Ghana continues to manage its public finances, such audits play a crucial role in ensuring transparency and accountability.
Further details on the audit’s implications and potential actions to be taken by relevant authorities are awaited.