We must properly account for every cedi of public money – Finance Minister
The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has called for a renewed national commitment to recover, protect, and properly account for every cedi of public money. Speaking in Tamale at an engagement on the 2025 Auditor-General’s Report with Regional Ministers, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives, Dr. Forson said Ghana could no longer afford […]
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister for Finance, has emphasized the importance of properly accounting for every cedi of public money in Ghana. Speaking in Tamale at an engagement focused on the 2025 Auditor-General's Report, Dr. Forson urged all regional and local government leaders to take financial accountability seriously. The meeting, themed "Recovering Every Cedi," aimed to strengthen financial accountability, improve compliance, and ensure that public funds are used effectively.
Dr. Forson stated that Ghana cannot afford waste in managing public resources, as every cedi has a specific purpose, whether it's for healthcare, education, infrastructure, or other essential services. He stressed that financial accountability is about protecting services that directly impact citizens' lives and preventing the misuse of public funds.
The Finance Minister urged Regional Ministers, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives, and Coordinating Directors to take audit findings seriously, recover any lost funds, close loopholes, and strengthen internal controls to prevent future losses.
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