The Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed the immediate suspension of mechanisation for newly recruited staff who were engaged without the necessary financial clearance.
This follows a review by the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD), which revealed that 205 new staff members were added to the government payroll between March and April 2025, despite the expiration of the financial clearance on 31st December 2024.
In a letter dated 19th June 2025, signed by Professor Smile Dzisi, Acting Deputy Director-General for Management Services, the GES expressed concern over the oversight and emphasised the importance of adhering strictly to public financial management procedures.
“This directive is not to invalidate the efforts or contributions of the affected staff, but rather to ensure that due processes are followed in line with our commitment to transparency and accountability,” the statement clarified.
The GES has assured affected individuals and all stakeholders that steps will be taken to resolve the situation with urgency, and appeals for patience as the Service works with relevant authorities to regularize the appointments.
This move, while difficult, reflects GES’s responsibility to uphold financial discipline and ensure that recruitment processes across the education sector are managed efficiently and lawfully.
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