Education Committee probes financial, procurement practices in Colleges of Education

The Parliamentary Select Committee on Education in Ghana has commenced an investigation into the financial and procurement practices of several Colleges of Education following unfavorable findings in the Auditor General's reports for the 2024 and 2025 financial years. The Committee, chaired by Peter Nortsu Kotoe, held hearings with management from affected institutions to discuss the audit issues and outline corrective measures.

Kotoe expressed worry over procurement lapses and emphasized the importance of adhering to procurement laws and procedures, as well as strengthening internal controls to ensure proper use of public funds. The Committee also highlighted the need for institutions to develop risk management frameworks to anticipate and mitigate potential threats, and to prioritize regular in-service training for staff to improve administrative practices and service quality.

The Committee's inquiries encompassed a range of Colleges of Education, such as St John Bosco’s College of Education, Gambaga College of Education, Dambai College of Education, and others, with the aim of enhancing accountability and ensuring compliance with financial, procurement, and management standards.

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