The Deputy Finance Minister, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has disclosed that Rans Logistics has refunded GH¢19.1 million following allegations of grain transport overpayments identified in the Auditor-General’s report on GH¢68 billion in arrears.
During his appearance before the Public Accounts Committee on March 30, 2026, he emphasised the importance of audits in exposing wrongdoing and ensuring accountability in public financial management.
The Deputy Minister recounted that Rans Logistics responded promptly after he presented the report to Parliament, refunding the amount within a week of the report’s submission.
This recovery forms part of a broader audit exercise that reviewed GH¢68.7 billion in outstanding payments owed by various ministries, departments, and agencies, uncovering extensive irregularities and highlighting concerns about the integrity of public financial management systems.
Out of the total amount assessed, GH¢45.4 billion was validated as legitimate claims, while GH¢8.1 billion was rejected due to infractions, and an additional GH¢13.3 billion remains under review.
“Exactly a week after the presentation, the company has gone ahead to refund 19.1 million cedis to the state,” he stated, stressing the effectiveness of the audit in prompting accountability.
The Deputy Minister noted that the audit aimed not only to verify claims but also to identify systemic weaknesses and restore discipline in public spending, adding that the exercise is yielding results in safeguarding state resources.
Additionally, he said aside from the overpayment, the company was also paid with rice in excess of 7,000 metric tonnes of rice, which they are expected to pay back.
He also revealed that the Attorney-General’s Office is currently working with a team to recommend the right course of action for all these infractions that have been identified.
“So this is to show that the audit was necessary. The audit was intended and is beginning to achieve its purpose of saving and protecting PUUC funds.”
Thomas Nyarko Ampem had previously revealed that the Auditor-General’s report exposed the payment of GH¢9.4 million by the Ministry of Finance based on forged documentation, highlighting a disturbing pattern of fraudulent practices within some public institutions.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana