The Controller and Accountant-General's Department (CAGD) in Ghana has called on the Ghana Education Service (GES) to quickly submit documents needed to process outstanding teacher promotion payments. This appeal comes as delays have affected thousands of teachers. The CAGD's Head of Public Affairs, Cephas Dosu, emphasized that teachers should not suffer due to administrative delays. According to him, the department has received fewer than 7,000 completed cases for validation.
Despite reports that between 58,000 and 70,000 teachers have been promoted, the CAGD has only received approximately 6,709 cases. Mr. Dosu stated that the department requires relevant promotion letters and completed input forms to validate and process payments. He noted that the varying figures for total promotions are not a concern, but rather the submission of supporting documents. The CAGD needs these documents to ensure accurate processing.
The CAGD's verification process is crucial in preventing errors in the payroll. Mr. Dosu cautioned that without proper verification, teachers who were not promoted might be mistakenly placed on higher grades. Conversely, promoted teachers might be assigned incorrect salary steps. This verification process will ensure that payments are made accurately and fairly. The CAGD is working to complete the verification and payment processes.
Mr. Dosu expressed concern about the impact of delays on teachers. He stated that it is sad for a teacher to suffer due to someone else's responsibilities. The CAGD is urging the GES to speed up the transfer of outstanding documents. This will enable the CAGD to complete the verification and payment processes efficiently. The GES must provide the necessary documents to facilitate the payments.
According to Mr. Dosu, the CAGD has already processed and paid promotion arrears to 6,079 teachers. However, a significant number of cases remain pending. The CAGD is working to resolve these cases quickly. The department's goal is to ensure that all eligible teachers receive their promotion payments without further delay.
The issue of delayed promotion payments has been a challenge for teachers in Ghana. The CAGD's appeal to the GES is aimed at resolving this issue. By expediting the submission of documents, the GES can help ensure that teachers receive their rightful payments. This will also help to prevent errors in the payroll and ensure that the payment process is fair and transparent.
The CAGD's efforts to resolve this issue are ongoing. The department is working closely with the GES to ensure that all necessary documents are received and processed. By working together, they aim to complete the verification and payment processes efficiently. This will help to alleviate the challenges faced by teachers due to delayed promotion payments.
Key points
- The CAGD has received approximately 6,709 completed cases for validation, out of a reported 58,000 to 70,000 promoted teachers.
- The department requires relevant promotion letters and completed input forms to validate and process payments.
- The CAGD has already processed and paid promotion arrears to 6,079 teachers.
