By Elsie Appiah-Osei, GNA
Accra, Nov. 05, GNA – The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has referred the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) to the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice for prosecution and recovery of GH₵28 million, allegedly paid illegally to top management between 2020 and 2021.
The payments, described as unbudgeted allowances and honoraria, were made outside the approved university’s budget without corresponding documented activities to justify them. Appearing before PAC the on Wednesday during a public hearing in Parliament House, Accra, Professor Stephen Jobson Mitchual, Vice-Chancellor, UEW, revealed that the university’s internal investigation committee had been unable to retrieve the funds from former management.
“Unfortunately, we have not been able to retrieve it. These are activities that the auditors have described as illegal,” he said.
The PAC’s referral to the AG seeks to recover the misappropriated funds and hold those responsible accountable.
This development highlights the ongoing efforts to ensure transparency and accountability in Ghana’s public institutions.
GNA
Edited by Linda Asante Agyei