CAGD to Collaborate with OSP to Prosecute Payroll Irregularities
Accra: The Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD) has announced a collaboration with the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to investigate and prosecute individuals found culpable in payroll irregularities. This initiative follows concerns raised by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament regarding financial irregularities, including unearned and overpaid salaries, as highlighted in the 2024 Auditor-General’s report. According to Ghana News Agency, Controller and Accountant-General Mr. Kwasi Agyei emphasized the importance of this collaboration in addressing payroll irregularities. He noted that the audit report identifies recipients and their staff IDs, allowing the CAGD to work with security agencies, including