The heat is on at the local government level as the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has issued a stern directive to the Sunyani West Assembly, demanding the refund of a staggering GH¢116,000 reportedly paid out through illegal staff transactions.
In a no-nonsense ruling that has sent shockwaves through administrative circles, the committee has given the Assembly just 30 days to return the funds or risk further sanctions and accountability measures.
The directive follows concerns raised during recent public financial scrutiny sessions, where irregularities in staff-related payments were flagged as part of broader governance lapses.
The Sunyani West Assembly now finds itself under intense pressure to comply, as watchdog bodies tighten their grip on public expenditure and demand greater transparency in the management of state resources.
The Sunyani West District Assembly, a key local government institution in the Bono Region, is expected to respond formally to the directive, though officials have yet to publicly outline how the refund will be executed.
The PAC’s move signals a growing intolerance for financial mismanagement in public institutions, with authorities making it clear that unauthorized payments will not be overlooked.
As the 30-day countdown begins, all eyes are now on the Assembly to see whether it will comply swiftly—or face escalating consequences in what is shaping up to be a high-stakes accountability showdown.
