Deputy Finance Minister, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has confirmed that Rans Logistics has refunded GHC19.1 million to the state, just a week after the company was cited in the Auditor-General’s special report for multiple infractions.
The firm was flagged for alleged involvement in a scandal linked to missing grains, overpayment for services, and thousands of tonnes of rice and maize that could not be accounted for.
Speaking before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Deputy Minister Ampem said the payment has already been made, with government also expecting the return of additional commodities highlighted in the audit findings.
Exactly a week after the presentation the company has gone ahead to refund GHC19.1 million to the state and if you look at the audit revelations, it is not just the GHC19.1 million cedis that was cited. It was also stated that the company was paid with rice in excess of 7,000 metric tonnes of rice so we are expecting that as well, he said.
He added that the Attorney General would soon make recommendations regarding the infractions outlined in the special audit report.
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The development comes as the PAC continues its scrutiny of the Auditor-General’s findings, which uncovered several financial irregularities across state institutions and private entities contracted by government.
