Interior Minister Calls for Full Investigation into GH¢3 Million Transactions Bypassing GIFMIS

The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has demanded a comprehensive investigation into transactions worth approximately GH¢3 million that were processed through the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department without going through the Ghana Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS).

Appearing before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament on Tuesday, March 31, the Minister addressed financial irregularities involving commitments settled in 2024. He stressed that any payments bypassing GIFMIS represent a serious violation of established financial procedures.

“I’m not an expert in financing, but Madam Chair, you and I know that there’s no way any payment will get to the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department if it did not go through GIFMIS — unless there is a way people can walk there with documentation that has not been processed through the system,” he said.

“So, if this has indeed happened, then it is worth investigating. For me, it is even a crime. We must get the facts and properly interrogate the process used so that we ensure it never happens again.”

The Minister emphasised the importance of transparency and strict adherence to public financial management rules, noting that such breaches undermine accountability in government spending.

The irregularities were flagged during a review of payment records, which showed the transactions as part of outstanding claims. The call for a full-scale probe reflects growing scrutiny over public expenditure and the need to safeguard the integrity of Ghana’s financial systems.

The Public Accounts Committee is expected to pursue the matter further, and the outcome of any investigation will be closely watched by stakeholders concerned with fiscal governance.

Source: Proceedings of the Public Accounts Committee