# Ghana Public Accounts Committee oversight activities

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ghana-public-accounts-committee-oversight-activities
> Updated: 2026-10-17T08:20:07.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in Ghana has been conducting oversight regarding government financial management and accountability. Initially, the committee expressed disappointment with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture for failing to present witnesses for a special audit inquiry involving GH¢69 billion in outstanding government claims and commitments. The chairperson, Abena Osei-Asare, noted that the ministry’s failure to attend rescheduled meetings has stalled the completion of the audit report.

Subsequently, the PAC directed the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to intensify efforts to recover unpaid taxes from public institutions, including the Ghana Airports Company Limited, Ghana Water Company, and the Electricity Company of Ghana. While the GRA reported exceeding revenue targets by late September, the committee emphasized the necessity for increased transparency in collection processes.

## Claims

- The PAC called on the GRA to intensify efforts to recover outstanding taxes from public institutions and businesses. (reported by 1 source)
- The GRA exceeded its tax revenue target by the end of September. (reported by 1 source)
- The Electricity Company of Ghana repaid GH¢1.3 billion of the GH¢1.4 billion in outstanding taxes owed to the GRA. (reported by 1 source)
- As of May 2026, 93 per cent of vehicles affected by licensing irregularities had obtained required licenses. (reported by 1 source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-17: Ghana Public Accounts Committee urges tax recovery

Ghana's Public Accounts Committee has urged the Ghana Revenue Authority to recover outstanding taxes from public institutions and businesses to ensure transparency and compliance.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghana-public-accounts-committee-urges-tax-recovery

### 2026-10-12: Ghana's Public Accounts Committee criticizes Ministry of Agriculture over audit inquiry delay

Ghana's Public Accounts Committee chairperson criticized the Ministry of Food and Agriculture for failing to present witnesses for a GH¢69 billion special audit inquiry, stalling the investigation.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghanas-public-accounts-committee-criticizes-ministry-of-agriculture-over-audit-inquiry-delay

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