Workers of the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company (BOST) are blaming the high petroleum prices in the country on some private individuals who they claim have formed ‘great cartel’ to...
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a 17.5% reduction in electricity tariffs for residential consumers effective march 15. A statement signed by executive secretary Mrs....
Government has committed some $1.5 million for the automation of the auditing process in the country. The move, according to Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, is geared towards making the Ghana...
Government may have to consider a thorough re-orientation for all public-sector accountants, treasurers and other approval officers on public financial management regulations to curb the perennial...
The Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) has urged government to consider a comprehensive hedging programme that would cover imports and exports of Ghana’s petroleum resources as well as interest...
The Auditor-General (A-G) has asked Government to make internal auditors at the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) staff of the Internal Audit Agency, to ensure their independence and to...
Mr Domelevo who activated a section of the Audit Service Act by initiating steps to retrieve looted state funds stated he is working in the interest of the nation as per the country’s constitution....
The Institute for Energy Security (IES) has predicted a reduction in fuel prices at the pumps in the second fuel pricing window beginning June 16. Principal Research Analyst Richmond Rockson...
Energy Minister, Boakye Agyarko has charged the new Audit Committee for the energy ministry to commit itself to giving value for money as it commences its work. As part of fulfillment of provisions...
The Senior Minister, Yaw Osafo Maafo, has identified weak internal audit as the reason for the prevalence of corruption on the African continent. The minister, who stated this while delivering a...
The Senior Minister, Yaw Osafo Marfo, says Internal Auditors are partly to blame for the woes of Africa. He said their compromises in the discharge of their duties have led to huge financial loss to...
Government has appointed new officers to key positions at the Ministry of Finance, according to a statement issued by the Public Relations Unit of the Ministry of Finance on Thursday. Eva Mends, a...
The Ministry of Finance has appointed new officers to key positions in the Ministry in a bid to help push the reforms the government intends to pursue. Overall four persons have been appointed to...
President Akufo-Addo has appointed Mr. Eugene Asante Ofosuhene as the Acting Controller and Accountant General. He replaces Mr. Seidu Kotomah who was appointed by ex-President Mahama. Mr....
Ms. Eva Mends, a Chief Economics Officer at the Ministry of Finance has been appointed as the acting director of budget at the ministry. She becomes the first ever female to hold that position after...
Eva Mends, a Chief Economics Officer of the Finance Ministry has been appointed as Acting Director of Budget, which makes her the first ever female to be appointed a Director of Budget at the...
Fuel prices will remain fairly stable in the first pricing window in May. This is a prediction by the Institute for Energy Security (IES). According to the institute, the slight fall of Brent crude...
Accountants in the country have been challenged to pursue further courses to seek specialisation in the financial sector to be able to discharge their duties effectively. The Chairman of the...
The price of oil has hit its highest level for a month in response to the US military's missile attack on a Syrian government airbase. The price of Brent crude surged above $56 a barrel before easing...
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) is advocating for a national transport policy as a means of regulating transport fares in the country. The call has become necessary, due to the recent...