The government has announced plans to establish a specialised “Auditors’ Court” as part of efforts to strengthen oversight within the public sector and clamp down on audit infractions across state institutions.
The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, disclosed the initiative on Sunday, June 14, 2026, during the inauguration of a nine-member Governing Board of the Internal Audit Agency.
He explained that the proposed mechanism would serve as a stronger enforcement structure to supervise internal auditors, improve compliance, and enhance transparency in the management of public resources.
Dr Forson indicated that the reform package also includes stricter sanctions for auditors who fail to perform their duties effectively, noting that professional misconduct could attract severe penalties, including licence revocation in extreme cases.
According to him, persistent weaknesses identified in Auditor-General reports continue to expose gaps in Ghana’s public financial management system, particularly within the internal audit framework.
Addressing the newly sworn-in Board, he emphasised the need for urgent corrective measures to restore discipline in the sector.
“We must turn the Internal Audit Agency around and restore it to the purpose for which it was established,” he stated.
He further highlighted concerns about inefficiencies and financial leakages in the system, stressing that public resources must be better protected.
“The level of waste is too high, and the Ghanaian taxpayer is losing too much. We need to find a way to fix it,” he said.
Dr Forson also urged the Board to ensure that reforms translate into measurable improvements in accountability and audit outcomes.
“Your success must be reflected in the Auditor-General’s report,” Dr Forson told members of the Board.
The nine-member Governing Board has been tasked with repositioning the Agency, strengthening risk management systems, and improving compliance across public institutions.
Responding on behalf of the Board, Chairperson Professor Joshua Yindenaba Abor described their appointment as a “noble call to duty” and pledged commitment to improving accountability and ensuring value-for-money in public expenditure.
He assured the Minister that the Board would work to reinforce the Agency’s mandate and support broader efforts to enhance financial discipline and governance in the public sector.
