The Director General of the State Interest and Governance Authority Ambassador Edward Boateng has had an engagement with journalists in the country to elaborate on the Joint Report presented on the 2021 Audit Infractions by SIGA and the Ghana Audit Service to the Chief of Staff, Hon. Akosuah Frema Osei Opare at the Authority’s office premises in Accra.
Journalist from media houses such as e.tv Ghana, Ghana Broadcasting Cooperation, Daily Graphic and Ghana News Agency were in attendance.
The journalists had the opportunity to ask questions based on the report for proper understanding and clearance on the document.
Reacting to data at his disposal, Mr. Boateng disclosed that the Chief of Staff would handover the report to the President which he would discuss with his cabinet and then issue recommendations to enable State Owned Enterprises comply in terms of their audited accounts and in terms of governance issues,”that is what we are seeking to change” he said.
The presentation follows the President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s, meeting of Board Chairpersons and CEOs of Specified Entities on October 3 2022 where he charged SIGA and the Auditor-General, to investigate the causes of infractions of Specified Entities cited in the 2021 Audit Report and to make recommendations as prescribed by law.
In consultation with the Auditor-General, the Director-General of SIGA constituted a Technical Committee comprising professionals from SIGA, Auditor-General’s Office and the Public Enterprises Secretariat to undertake the assignment.
By: Miriam Akuetteh
