Former KPMG boss Joseph Winful says some COVID-19 fumigation contracts may have been abuse of office
Former KPMG Chief Executive Officer Joseph Winful says some contracts awarded for COVID-19 fumigation exercises may have amounted to an abuse of office.
Former KPMG CEO Joseph Winful has expressed concerns that some contracts awarded for COVID-19 fumigation exercises may have constituted an abuse of office. His remarks follow inquiries into the Auditor-General's audit of COVID-19 spending and an investigation by journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni into fumigation expenditures. Winful emphasized the importance of examining the rationale behind the contracts awarded for fumigation, suggesting that some contracts may not have made sense and could potentially be viewed as abuse of office.
He distinguished between a financial audit, which the Auditor-General conducted, and a forensic investigation, which should delve into the reasoning behind the contracts. Winful questioned whether Ghana's focus on transparency, accountability, and value for money is reflected in the systems used to evaluate public spending. He highlighted the need for effective financial management to foster Ghana's development and democratic governance, warning that without it, the country risks making ill-advised decisions.
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