PAC Refers KATH, Ridge Hospital and 10 Other Public Institutions to Attorney General for Prosecution
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Accra, Ghana — The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has referred 12 public institutions, including the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) and Ridge Hospital, to the Attorney General’s Department for possible prosecution over alleged financial irregularities uncovered in the Auditor-General’s Report.
The referral marks one of the most assertive steps yet in Ghana’s public accountability process, as the committee seeks to enforce compliance and recover public funds lost through procurement breaches, unauthorized payments, and unaccounted expenditures.
Other institutions cited include several regional health directorates and public sector agencies that, according to PAC, have repeatedly failed to implement audit recommendations or account for misapplied state resources.
The Chairman of the Committee, James Klutse Avedzi, said the decision follows persistent audit infractions despite previous directives to correct the anomalies. “Enough is enough. We have given these institutions ample time to respond to audit findings, yet some continue to disregard accountability measures. We believe prosecution is the only way to restore discipline in public financial management,” he stated during proceedings in Parliament
The Auditor-General’s findings, which span multiple fiscal years, highlighted cases of unreceipted payments, procurement irregularities, and misappropriation of internally generated funds (IGFs) within the affected institutions.
In some instances, the report noted the failure of management to recover outstanding debts from suppliers and contractors a lapse PAC says violates the Public Financial Management Act.
The committee is therefore urging the Attorney General to expedite investigations and ensure timely prosecution where financial malfeasance is established.
Sector analysts say the referral of major medical institutions such as KATH and Ridge Hospital raises serious concerns about financial governance in Ghana’s healthcare sector.
Both hospitals play critical roles in the national healthcare system, handling large budgets, procurement contracts, and donor funds areas now under scrutiny for transparency and compliance lapses.
The PAC’s decision aligns with Parliament’s broader push to strengthen financial discipline in state institutions. Over the past year, the committee has intensified follow-up audits and increased collaboration with the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and the Attorney General’s Department.
The move comes amid growing public demand for tangible sanctions against officials implicated in financial mismanagement.
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