At a recent meeting between the Ministry of Finance and the Chief Directors in Accra, Hon. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister for Finance, revealed that the Ministry of Finance owes over GH¢67 billion in arrears to 23 ministries.
The Finance Minister pledged his commitment to settle all the arrears, provided the Auditor-General submits a comprehensive and completed audit report clearing the ministries.
The Finance Minister directed all Chief Directors to work closely with the Auditor-General to ensure he has all the necessary support to carry out a thorough audit.
Hon. Ato Forson also tasked the Auditor-General to verify which of the claims have valid commencement warrants.
“No single pesewa will be paid without the Auditor-General’s affirmative endorsement,” the Minister emphasized.
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