The Public Accounts Committee of Ghana's Parliament has continued its public hearing into the 2025 Auditor-General's reports, focusing on financial and tax irregularities involving departments and agencies under the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources. The Committee examined reports on several agencies, including the Community Water and Sanitation Agency. During the hearing, concerns were raised over outstanding debts owed to the agency.
The Chairperson of the Committee, Abena Osei-Asare, has directed the Community Water and Sanitation Agency to recover monies owed by institutions within 30 days. This directive is non-negotiable, according to the Chairperson. The Committee's decision aims to address the financial irregularities highlighted in the Auditor-General's report.
The Public Accounts Committee also raised concerns over water quality, high iron content, and the condition of water storage facilities. The Committee stressed that ageing water system infrastructure needs to be addressed. Furthermore, the Committee emphasized the need for a coastal line management plan to ensure the smooth construction of sea defence walls.
Officials from the agencies were urged to address the problems highlighted by the Committee and provide evidence of corrective action. The Committee's public hearing aims to ensure that departments and agencies under the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources are accountable for their financial and operational activities.
The Community Water and Sanitation Agency is one of several agencies that fall under the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources. The agency's performance was scrutinized during the public hearing, along with other agencies such as Ghana Olympics House and the Rent Control Department.
The Public Accounts Committee's public hearing is part of its oversight role to ensure that public funds are used efficiently and effectively. The Committee's findings and recommendations will inform future policy decisions and actions.
The Committee's decision to direct the Community Water and Sanitation Agency to recover owed monies within 30 days demonstrates its commitment to addressing financial irregularities in Ghana's public sector. The Committee will continue to monitor the implementation of its recommendations.
Key points
- The Public Accounts Committee has directed the Community Water and Sanitation Agency to recover monies owed by institutions within 30 days.
- The Committee raised concerns over water quality, high iron content, and ageing water system infrastructure.
- Officials were urged to address the problems highlighted by the Committee and provide evidence of corrective action.
