The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament commenced its public hearing on the 2024 Auditor-General’s report on Monday, October 27. Officials from several key government bodies appeared before the committee on the inaugural day to answer queries regarding their financial management. Among the entities scrutinized were representatives from the Ministry of Justice and the Judicial Service, the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, the Ministry of Transport and its agencies, the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, and the Ministry of Trade and Agro-Business.
In a notable moment during the first day’s proceedings, the Committee offered strong commendation to the leadership of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA). The PAC specifically recognized the Chief Executive Officer and his team for implementing innovative measures designed to enhance public service delivery. These praised initiatives included the introduction of licence renewal services at designated off-site points to assist individuals who cannot immediately reach the main offices, alongside the diligent issuance of receipts. Furthermore, the DVLA received praise for expanding its operational reach by commissioning six additional service centres, raising the total number of operational centres nationwide to 40.
The PAC is scheduled to continue its rigorous public examination of public sector finances on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Tomorrow’s hearings will focus on the accounts pertaining to various public boards, corporations, ministries, departments, and agencies as the Committee works to ensure accountability across the public sector based on the findings presented in the Auditor-General’s latest report.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
