A member of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Akwasi Konadu, has assured that the committee will conduct a thorough examination of a recently referred audit report that uncovered suspected irregularities, falsified records and questionable payment claims.

Speaking on Joy FM’s Midday News on Wednesday, Mr Konadu said that once the committee’s leadership finalises the timeline, a schedule will be drawn up for hearings to begin.

He explained that the committee will carefully examine the report and invite individuals cited in the document to respond to the issues raised.

“Our responsibility is to thoroughly examine the report and ensure that all the allegations and findings contained in it are properly interrogated. Individuals mentioned will be given the opportunity either to confirm the issues raised or to clear their names,” he said.

Having served on the committee for a long time, Mr Konadu underscored the importance of accountability in the management of public resources. He stressed that raising allegations alone is insufficient and that the committee must interrogate the findings thoroughly to establish the facts.

“I am one person who believes in accountability,” he added, assuring that every issue captured in the special committee’s report will be examined in detail.

He further emphasised that the process will ensure individuals involved in questionable transactions are held accountable where necessary, ultimately reassuring citizens that public funds are being properly monitored.

The audit report, presented to the Parliament of Ghana on Tuesday, 10 March, was submitted by the Ministry of Finance through Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem, acting on behalf of Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson.

The report highlights suspected irregularities, falsified records and questionable payment claims relating to GH¢68.7 billion in government arrears and payables as of the end of 2024.

Following its presentation, Bernard Ahiafor, First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, referred the report to the Public Accounts Committee for detailed examination and directed the committee to conclude its investigation within three weeks.