{
  "id": 17831360,
  "title": "Audit Service recovers over GH¢18bn in public funds since 2022 and 2026 – Auditor-General",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/audit-service-recovers-over-gh-18bn-in-public-funds-since-2022-and",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T17:18:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/audit-service-recovers-over-gh%c2%a218bn-in-public-funds-since-2022-and-2026-auditor-general/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Since 2022, the Audit Service has recovered over GH¢18 billion in public funds, according to Dr Pamela Graham, the Auditor-General. In 2025 alone, the Audit Service identified and prevented wrongful payments, saving the country GH¢11.7 billion. During the African Organisation of Public Accounts Committees Conference, Dr Graham emphasized the importance of implementing corrective measures based on audit findings to enhance accountability and improve public fund management. She stressed that audit reports should not only identify financial irregularities but also serve as a foundation for strengthening internal controls and informing policy formulation. Dr Graham highlighted that financial audits should be viewed as a strategic tool providing intelligence for future control implementations and policy development. The impact of auditing should be measured by how effectively institutions utilize audit findings to prevent similar occurrences, strengthen governance, and improve accountability. The Auditor-General called for increased attention to implementing audit recommendations, noting that financial audits could play a crucial role in enhancing public sector management and preventing future losses.",
  "summary": "The Auditor-General, Dr Pamela Graham, said the Audit Service recovered more than GH¢18 billion in public funds between 2022 and 2026 through its audit activities.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}