Audit Committees inaugurated to strengthen accountability at MMDAs

26, GNA – The newly inaugurated Audit Committees of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in the Greater Accra Region have been tasked to strengthen internal controls, monitor audit recommendations, and ensure prudent management of public resources.

Mr Aborbi-Ayitey urged members to familiarise themselves with Sections 83 to 88 of the Public Financial Management (PFM) Act, which outlined the functions of Audit Committees.

He also urged the committees to pay particular attention to risk management, internal controls, procurement processes, financial management and implementation of both internal and external audit recommendations.