Accra: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has directed the Ministry of Education to stop paying responsibility allowances to eight staff members of the Lambussie District Education Directorate within 60 days.
According to Ghana News Agency, the directive follows findings in the 2024 Auditor-General's Report that GHS66,000 had been irregularly paid to the staff for work not done. The PAC public hearing, which began on August 19 and will run until August 26, will examine the Auditor-General's report on MDAs for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Mr. Roland Boteek, Accountant of the Lambussie District Education Directorate, confirmed before the Committee on Friday in Parliament House that GHS10,000 had been recovered, but the remaining balance was yet to be retrieved. 'Madam Chair, so far, we have recovered GHC10,000,' Mr. Boteek stated.
According to Mr. Samuel Atta Mills, the Ranking Member on PAC, PAC's directive aimed to prevent further irregular payments and ensure accountability in the use of public funds. 'Our action underscores the importance of transparency and adherence to financial regulations in the education sector,' he said.
The PAC's intervention is part of ongoing efforts to address financial irregularities and promote good governance in public institutions.
