Interior Ministry inaugurates New Audit Committee

The Ministry of the Interior has inaugurated a new Audit Committee as part of the Government’s commitment to strengthen accountability, protect the public purse and enhance corporate governance in public institutions.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Accra, the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak commended the outgoing Audit Committee for its “selfless dedication” and credited it for the Ministry’s strong record on financial discipline.

“I wish to express my sincerest gratitude to the outgoing chairman, Mr. Richard Ntim and members of the previous Committee for your selfless dedication in ensuring the effectiveness of the Ministry’s Audit Committee,” the Minister said.

The Minister explained that the inauguration was in line with Section 86 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), which mandates Ministries to set up Audit Committees to perform specific governance functions.

According to Section 87 of Act 921, the Committee is composed of five voting members, including two from the Internal Audit Agency (IAA), one from the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana, and two Directors from the Ministry. It also includes three observers: the Chief Director, Director of Finance, and Chief Internal Auditor.

The Minister charged the new Committee to pursue the implementation of recommendations from internal and external audit reports, advise the Ministry on transparent financial management and support Management to ensure compliance with laws, effective risk management, and improved corporate governance.

The Minister congratulated the new members and expressed confidence that they will work together to support the vision of H.E. the President.

The Director-General of the Internal Audit Agency, Mr. Conrad Dumbah, commended the Ministry for the inauguration and noted the importance of an audit committee in the Ministry. He explained that the committee will strengthen internal controls, ensure proper use of public funds, and promote accountability and good corporate governance.