President John Dramani Mahama has called for the swift prosecution and jailing of individuals found guilty of misappropriating public funds uncovered during Public Accounts Committee (PAC) hearings.
Speaking at the 12th Annual Conference of Chairpersons of Governing Boards, Councils, and Chief Executives of the Public Services of Ghana in Ho, the President said expediting such cases would serve as a strong deterrent to others who might be tempted to engage in similar acts of financial misconduct.
He disclosed that constitutional provisions would be made to establish a committee responsible for implementing the Auditor-General’s findings to ensure accountability in the management of public resources.
“Recently, I’ve been watching the Public Accounts Committee, and it’s so pathetic, you know. Why must we every year congregate at the Public Accounts Committee, and then you hear all kinds of atrocious, you know, things? I mean, recklessness with public funds and resources.
“And so, I have a meeting on Thursday with the Chief Justice, the Attorney General, and others to find a final solution to this Auditor-General’s report. Those persons who infringe, are found guilty of infractions, or do not follow due procedure, or lead to loss of public resources — we must have a fast-track process,” he said.
President Mahama further urged public sector institutions to adopt Human Resource Management Information Systems (HRMIS) to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accountability in the workplace.
He also revealed that the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill has been submitted to Parliament for consideration, and encouraged public institutions to align their operations and strategies with the 24-hour economy initiative.
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