Financial irregularities in some state institutions drop significantly to GHC 7.69 billion in 2025 – Nyarko Ampem
Financial irregularities across five audited sectors declined by 62.9 per cent, from approximately GH¢20.72 billion in 2024 to GH¢7.69 billion in 2025, Deputy Minister for Finance Thomas Nyarko Ampem has announced.
In 2025, financial irregularities in five audited sectors saw a remarkable 62.9 percent decline, dropping from around GHC 20.72 billion in the previous year to GHC 7.69 billion, Deputy Minister for Finance Thomas Nyarko Ampem reported. The decrease in financial irregularities amounts to roughly GHC 13.03 billion, surpassing the government's 50 percent reduction target for 2025 by 12.9 percentage points.
Speaking at an engagement on the 2025 Auditor-General's Reports with key officers, Ampem expressed satisfaction with the significant achievement. He pointed out that the reduction in financial irregularities demonstrates the effectiveness of stronger controls, greater accountability, and deliberate efforts towards improved public financial management.
The engagement aimed to discuss the Auditor-General's findings and the importance of public institutions strengthening compliance, tackling identified weaknesses, and preventing the reoccurrence of financial irregularities.
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