The Minister of Finance has disclosed that an ongoing audit by the Audit Service has led to the discovery of more than 53,000 workers who are designated, resigned or retired on the government's payroll.
According to Dr , the audit also found over 14,000 workers whose credentials could not be verified.
Dr Forson, who made these remarks during his presentation of the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review, indicated that a recovery of unearned salary from these persons is estimated to be over GH¢150 million. "Mr.
Speaker, the Ghana Audit Service has completed 91% of the payroll audit. 173.
