{"id":137223,"date":"2024-01-08T17:30:55","date_gmt":"2024-01-08T17:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/01\/08\/let-auditor-general-audit-controversial-gra-sml-deal-occupyghana\/"},"modified":"2024-01-08T17:30:55","modified_gmt":"2024-01-08T17:30:55","slug":"let-auditor-general-audit-controversial-gra-sml-deal-occupyghana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/01\/08\/let-auditor-general-audit-controversial-gra-sml-deal-occupyghana\/","title":{"rendered":"Let Auditor-General Audit Controversial GRA, SML Deal\u2013 OccupyGhana"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>OccupyGhana, a political pressure group, has called on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to allow the Auditor-General to audit the controversial contract between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML).<\/p>\n<p>The has also requested the revocation of the appointment of a private audit firm, KPMG to conduct the audit, urging the President to adhere to Article 187 of the Constitution.<\/p>\n<p>According to OccupyGhana, Article 187 of the Constitution acknowledges situations where public interest in the financial matters of public auditee institutions, such as the GRA, may require special audits.<br \/>They specifically highlighted Article 187(8), which states that in such cases, the Council of State should advise the President on whether a \u201cPublic Interest Audit\u201d under Article 187(8) is necessary.<\/p>\n<p>The pressure group emphasized the significance of Article 187, stating that it is the only instance where the President has the power to request the independent Auditor-General to take action.<br \/>OccupyGhana called on the Council of State to provide advice to the President in accordance with this provision.<\/p>\n<p>In the event that the Council of State and\/or the President does not comply with Article 187, OccupyGhana suggested that the Auditor-General should initiate and conduct a special audit independently under Section 16 of the Audit Service Act.<\/p>\n<p>OccupyGhana revealed that they had seen a letter from the Office of the President dated January 2, 2023, directing an audit into the contract between the GRA and SML. While they welcomed the idea of a public interest audit and a Parliamentary inquiry, they expressed concern over the President\u2019s choice of a private audit firm, KPMG to conduct the audit. They argued that this choice may be unconstitutional as it overlooks the direct constitutional provisions specifically designed to address such situations.<\/p>\n<p>The pressure group emphasized that pursuing an audit that could potentially be deemed unconstitutional would be a waste of time and resources, leaving room for legal challenges.<br \/>They stated that Ghana would not suffer any loss if the Auditor-General is allowed to carry out the special audit in accordance with Article 187(8) of the Constitution.<\/p>\n<p>By complying with this constitutional provision, OccupyGhana highlighted the advantages, including giving the Auditor-General the power to disallow payments deemed contrary to the law. This would enable the Auditor-General to impose surcharges on those responsible for the expenditures and losses incurred as a result of negligence or misconduct.<\/p>\n<p>Public interest in the outcome of this audit remains high, and citizens will be eagerly following the developments surrounding the contract between the GRA and SML.<\/p>\n<p><strong>By Vincent Kubi<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- AI CONTENT END 2 -->\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 OccupyGhana, a political pressure group, has called on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to allow the Auditor-General to audit the controversial contract between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML). 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