“You think IGP would be happy?” – PAC orders CWSA to recover over GH¢300K owed by 72 Police stations

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has instructed the Community Water and Sanitation Agency (CWSA) to take prompt action in recovering over GH¢300,000 owed by 72 police stations and posts across Ghana. This directive came about due to concerns over unpaid water bills owed by various public institutions to the agency.

Chairperson Abena Osei-Asare expressed worry over the outstanding debt and questioned why CWSA had not pursued the relevant authorities to recover the funds. She noted that, while the amount may seem significant to the agency, it could potentially be settled through direct engagement with the leadership of the Ghana Police Service.

Osei-Asare remarked, "You think the IGP would be happy that 72 police posts or police stations owe just GH¢300,000? If you go to him today, he will write a cheque for you." Consequently, she directed CWSA management to engage the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to facilitate payment. The debt, which has reportedly accumulated from water services provided to the affected police stations, exceeds GH¢300,000.

The PAC also cautioned that persistent delays in settling such arrears could exert pressure on the financial operations of CWSA, particularly if public institutions continue to amass unpaid bills. They urged the agency to intensify its recovery efforts and ensure that outstanding debts are pursued promptly.