Ghana recorded a 62.9 per cent reduction in public-sector financial irregularities in 2025, exceeding the Government’s 50 per cent target, Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Ampem Nyarko announced on Monday.
Speaking at the 2025 Auditor-General’s Reports Engagement in Accra, Mr Nyarko said irregularities across five sectors fell from about GH¢20.72 billion in 2024 to GH¢7.69 billion in 2025—a reduction of approximately GH¢13.03 billion.
Public boards, corporations and other statutory institutions recorded the largest decline of 87.8 per cent. Irregularities in colleges of education dropped by 95.8 per cent, while those involving the District Assemblies Common Fund and public universities and colleges declined by 39.6 per cent and 51.5 per cent, respectively.
However, irregularities at ministries, departments and agencies increased by 156.3 per cent, while metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies recorded a 125.6 per cent rise.
Mr Nyarko described the increases as unacceptable and directed affected institutions to recover outstanding funds and hold responsible officers accountable under public financial management laws. He said recovery efforts would be monitored and progress reported.