There is the need to implement digital revenue collection systems at the Metro, Municipal, and District Assembly (MMDA) levels to secure essential funding for development initiatives in various regions, Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, the Deputy Minister -designate of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs (MLGCRA), has stated.
This approach, she said, would aid in identifying instances of mismanagement, ensuring adherence to financial regulations, and fostering best practices in revenue generation.
In her responses to questions when she appeared before the parliamentary Appointment Committee on Friday, the Deputy Minister Designate noted that traditional methods of revenue collection faced numerous challenges, resulting in insufficient fund mobilisation for development within the assemblies.
The Deputy Minister-designate, who is also the Member of Parliament (MP) for La Dade-Kotopon Constituency, emphasized that the approach would ensure effective monitoring and records keeping of collected accounts. "The traditional method of revenue collection by the assemblies presents numerous challenges, primarily due to the physical nature of payment processing to officers.
