Regional News of Thursday, 2 November 2017Source: citifmonline.comGhc500m wasted by MDAs on unearned salaries, others - ReportThe amount according to the Auditor General’s report, was from financial weaknessesIt has emerged that Ghana lost more than GhC505 million through the activities of Ministries, Districts and Agencies (MDAs) in the year 2015. The amount according to the Auditor General’s report, was from financial weaknesses in cash, tax, payroll, procurement, rent and contract irregularities as well as outstanding debts and loans. Payroll irregularities contributed significantly to the figure, as almost Ghc600, 000 unearned salaries were paid. The unearned salaries are losses to the state, but unsupported payments meant that when the auditors were there, they didn’t see the supporting documents. This compelled pressure group, OccupyGhana, to drag the Auditor General to the Supreme Court for an order, directing the Auditor General to surcharge persons who cause such financial infractions.

Source: GhanaWeb November 02, 2017 12:22 UTC