The Chairperson of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and Member of Parliament for Atiwa East, Abena Osei Asare, has reaffirmed Parliament’s commitment to strengthening accountability and transparency in Ghana’s public sector through its oversight responsibilities.
She said the role of the Public Accounts Committee is not to shame public institutions but to help build stronger systems that improve service delivery and promote national development.
Abena Osei Asare made the remarks at the launch of the Centre for Local Governance Advocacy’s 3rd Edition of the Public Financial Management Compliance League Table (PFMCLT) 2025 Assessment Report in Accra.
The report recognised ten Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) for their outstanding performance in public financial management. Bia East District Assembly emerged as the overall best-performing district, followed by Nkwanta South District Assembly in second place and Asokwa Municipal Assembly in third place.
Speaking at the event, Abena Osei Asare emphasised the importance of prudent management of public resources in driving national development.
“The work of the Public Accounts Committee is not intended to embarrass any institution. Our responsibility is to strengthen our public institutions by promoting accountability and ensuring that public resources are managed efficiently for the benefit of the Ghanaian people,” she said.
She further stressed that Parliament would continue to exercise its constitutional oversight mandate to ensure public institutions remain accountable.
“Parliament will continue to support and strengthen accountability in the public sector because strong institutions and sound financial management are essential to improving service delivery and accelerating national development,” she added.
Also speaking at the event, European Union Representative Musah Mohammed reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to supporting initiatives that promote transparency and prudent public financial management in Ghana.
He said effective management of public funds is critical to building public trust and strengthening local governance.
“Transparent and accountable management of public resources builds citizens’ confidence in local government institutions and ensures that development efforts respond to the needs of communities,” he said.
Mr Mohammed added that the European Union remains committed to partnering with stakeholders to improve governance and strengthen accountability mechanisms across the country.
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