The Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Abena Osei Asare, has called on public servants to discharge their duties with firmness and impartiality to promote financial propriety and accountability in government ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs). Speaking at a PAC public hearing in Parliament, she emphasized the importance of public servants taking their responsibilities seriously and addressing issues promptly.
Mad. Osei Asare expressed disappointment that some public servants were only lamenting about issues when it was too late, despite having sufficient time to address them. She stressed that public servants must be proactive in identifying and resolving problems, rather than waiting for the PAC to intervene.
The PAC hearing featured appearances from several government ministries and agencies, including the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, the Ministry of Defense, and the Ministry of Roads and Highways, among others. The committee’s scrutiny aimed to ensure that these entities are managing public resources efficiently and effectively.
The PAC’s efforts are geared towards promoting transparency and accountability in government operations. By holding public servants to high standards, the committee seeks to prevent financial irregularities and ensure that government resources are used for the intended purposes. Mad. Osei Asare’s call to action serves as a reminder to public servants of their critical role in upholding good governance and accountability.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
