The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) is envisioning the digitisation of revenue mobilisation to ensure the processes meet contemporary standards and practices.
The move forms part of efforts to use digital tools for a more effective management of local public finances and also address leakages in revenue mobilisation.
Mr Osei Assibey Antwi, the Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE), who was addressing a meeting of the Assembly in Kumasi, hinted that the African Smart Towns Network (ASToN) was supporting the authorities to bring their vision to fruition.
ASToN is a network of some selected African cities that want to use digital tools in finding solutions to prevailing development challenges as pertained to their specific localities and contexts.
Consequently, the KMA is planning to revamp its Revenue Unit with digital tools to be able to build a reliable database and adopt an e-tax system to enhance revenue mobilisation.
The Third Ordinary Meeting of the First Session of the Eight Assembly discussed issues relating to revenue mobilisation, security and infrastructural development, environmental sustainability, public-private-partnerships and maintenance of law and order.
Mr Assibey-Antwi said the total revenue received as of October, 2020 was GH¢34,271,791.92, representing 58.22 per cent out of the total projection of GH¢58,867,392.95.
In terms of the Internally Generated Funds, the Assembly had collected GH¢16,774,454.40 out of the projected GH¢24,000,000.00, representing 69.89 per cent within the period under review.
This performance, according to the MCE, was below the expected 83.33 per cent for the period.
He observed that the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic had a negative toll on the revenues of the Assembly and, therefore, stressed the need for the authorities to strategise to mop up revenue for development purposes.
Latest Stories
-
19 steps for getting over even the most devastating breakup fast
2 hours -
8th Ghana CEO Summit launched with focus on AI transformation, economic diversification
2 hours -
Prof Opoku-Agyemang has not been given a fair appraisal – Ablakwa
3 hours -
Rainstorm wreaks havoc in Keta and Anloga districts, residents count their losses
3 hours -
Global Plastics Treaty negotiations begin in Ottawa as countries converge on phasing out problematic plastic uses
3 hours -
Support energy alternatives adoption to sustain businesses – GUTA tells government
3 hours -
11th DRIF opens in Accra with a call on governments to focus on digital inclusion
3 hours -
Stakeholders outline plans at RE4C Coalition’s General Assembly in Accra
3 hours -
Women Need ‘shock observers’ for active political participation – Ex-Bauchi Assembly Member
3 hours -
2024 polls: Stop fighting over positions in Mahama’s next government – Asiedu Nketiah
3 hours -
Although people may not always listen to the lyrics, there’s still a market for rap in Ghana – E.L.
3 hours -
Passengers appeal to transport operators to officially announce new fares
3 hours -
Damongo: About 400 NPP Members resign over Minister’s alleged meddling in chieftaincy affairs
4 hours -
Next NDC government will pay special attention to women – Naana Opoku-Agyemang
4 hours -
Amerado is singing and it’s good he’s doing that – Lyrical Joe
4 hours