The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has called on the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) to ensure the effective utilisation of approximately GH¢25 million held in its account to strengthen operations, improve service delivery and support the growth of Ghana’s tree crops sector.
The recommendation was made during the fifth day of public hearings on the 2025 Auditor-General’s reports, where the Authority’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Andy Osei Okrah, outlined the institution’s activities and achievements.
Dr. Okrah explained that the Tree Crops Development Authority is responsible for regulating key agricultural commodities, including cashew, coconut, oil palm, rubber, mango and shea. He further disclosed that the Authority has been providing training programmes for farmers to improve agricultural productivity, increase crop yields and promote sustainable farming practices.
The Public Accounts Committee commended Dr. Okrah and his management team for their efforts but urged them to sustain their performance and ensure that all vehicles purchased for the institution have the necessary ownership documents.
PAC Directs Former ICOUR Managing Director to Vacate Official Bungalow
In a related development, the Committee directed Dr. Benedict Bonaventure Aligeba, former Managing Director of the Irrigation Company of Upper Region Limited (ICOUR), to vacate the official bungalow following the expiration of the one-year post-retirement period.
The directive forms part of efforts to ensure accountability and the proper management of public resources and government-owned properties.
Cocoa Processing Company Cited Over Procurement Breaches
Meanwhile, the Cocoa Processing Company Limited was cited for procurement irregularities in the 2025 Auditor-General’s Report.
The Public Accounts Committee advised the company to comply with the Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 663), as amended, which provides the legal framework for acquiring goods, works and services using public funds.
The Committee also urged the company to register on and use the Ghana Electronic Procurement System (GHANEPS) to improve transparency, strengthen accountability and ensure compliance with public procurement regulations.
The developments highlight the importance of financial accountability, effective public fund management and adherence to procurement laws among state institutions in Ghana.
Source: newsthemegh.com