GES releases outstanding 2023 Capitation Grant arrears to districts
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has released outstanding 2023 Capitation Grant arrears to District Education Directorates for onward disbursement to public basic schools across the country.
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has distributed remaining 2023 Capitation Grant arrears to district education directorates for distribution to public basic schools nationwide. In a letter sent on September 14, 2026, the GES informed all Regional Directors that the funds had been deposited into the relevant district accounts. The Service instructed Regional Directors to ensure the monies are transferred to schools before the commencement of the first term of the 2026/2027 academic year.
The transfer encompasses the Sports and Culture component allocated to district offices, while the matching allotments for regional offices have been transferred to designated accounts. GES emphasized the necessity of timely disbursement to enable schools to function smoothly upon reopening. A monitoring team from the GES headquarters will visit regions to verify the transfer and disbursement of funds, with regional authorities urged to expedite the delivery of the funds to schools.
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