UPSA, 37 Military Hospital among 254 public institutions fined by RTI Commission over report delays

In a press release issued on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, the Commission said the sanctions were imposed in accordance with Section 77(1) of the Right to Information Act, 2019 (Act 989), which mandates public institutions to submit annual reports on the implementation of the RTI law.

The Commission stressed that annual reports submitted by public institutions are critical for the preparation of its consolidated Annual Report to Parliament, making compliance with the reporting obligation an important component of transparency and accountability in public administration.

Featured Aug - 05 - 2026 , 20:42 1 minute read The Right to Information (RTI) Commission has imposed administrative penalties of GH¢20,000 each on 254 public institutions, including Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) and Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs), for failing to submit their 2025 Right to Information Annual Reports as required by law.