PAC calls for greater transparency in tax collection

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has urged the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to enhance its efforts in recovering outstanding taxes from public institutions and businesses identified in Auditor-General reports. The GRA reported surpassing its tax revenue goal by the end of September. PAC Chairperson Abena Osei Asare praised the GRA and Auditor-General for their efforts, but stressed that taxpayers should only pay what is legally required.

The National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) officials attended the hearing, as did the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition. The committee also met officials from the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), who reported that 93% of affected vehicles had obtained required licences by May 2026, with 7% suspended pending compliance.

The GRA commended the Electricity Company of Ghana for repaying GH¢1.3 billion out of the GH¢1.4 billion in overdue taxes, following Auditor-General findings. The Petroleum Commission's Deputy CEO, Nasir Alfa Mohammed, reiterated the commission's commitment to regulatory compliance, promising sanctions for law violators. The Ghana National Gas Company's CEO, Madam Judith Adjobah Blay, addressed concerns over unoccupied office properties in Kumasi and Takoradi, outlining plans to raise awareness about pipeline safety and prevent encroachment, including galamsey activities. The committee urged the company to either utilize or dispose of the vacant properties.