QUESTION 1

a) The Controller and Accountant General whos appointed by the President in accordance with article 195 of the constitution and recognised as the Chief Advisor to the Minister of Finance and government in matters relating to accountancy has urged all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to strictly comply with a directive to use the Ghana Integrated Financial Management Information Systems (GIFMIS) platform for all government businesses. In effect the budgeted funds for these MMDAs would be blocked or not released to any State Agency who refuses to enrol and go live on the GIFMIS Platform.

Required:

Explain other responsibilities of the Controller and Accountant General in accordance with section 8(4) of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (PFMA) Act 921

Identify objectives for the adoption of GIFMIS by the government of Ghana

Parliament of the Republic of Ghana performs several functions such as enactment of laws, securitization of law, approval of national budget, among others. However, in reference to section 11 (1) of the Public Financial Management Act 2016 (Act 921) provide that Parliament shall also provide oversight responsibilities in several areas. In achieving this the Speaker of Parliament may assign responsibilities under this to a committee of Parliament or an Office established by Parliament.

Required:

State and explain areas you expect Parliament of the 4th Republic to provide these oversight responsibilities.