Unsupported Payments at Tano South MMDA

The 2023 Auditor-General's Report identified GH¢20,451.56 in unsupported payments at Tano South MMDA. Sixteen payment vouchers lacked supporting documents (receipts, payment sheets, reports, memos), as required by Regulation 78 of the PFMR, 2019 (L.I. 2378). These payments were for various activities, including meetings, training, project documentation, and staff salaries/allowances. Recovery from the Coordinating Director and Finance Officer is recommended.

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Tano South

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Report Department Category Date
2023 Audit Report Finance Financial Mismanagement 23 Oct. 2024

Citation Impact

Financial Accountability Concerns: Raises questions about how public funds were spent and if they were properly utilized.
Weak Internal Controls: Highlights a lack of proper documentation and oversight, increasing the risk of financial mismanagement or fraud.
Potential Loss of Funds: Without supporting documents, it's difficult to verify the legitimacy of the expenses, creating a risk of financial loss to the MMDA.

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