Rans Logistics has refunded GH¢19.1 million to the state after an audit uncovered overpayments related to the transportation of grains, Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem has announced.
Speaking before the Public Accounts Committee on Monday, Mr Ampem described the refund as early evidence that the Auditor-General’s review of GH¢68 billion in arrears is producing results. He noted that the audit findings were presented to Parliament on 10 March, and within a week, the company had responded by returning part of the funds.
The Deputy Minister, however, indicated that the refund does not fully settle the issues identified. He revealed that the audit also cited excess payments made in the form of more than 7,000 metric tonnes of rice, the value of which the state is still expecting to recover.
Mr Ampem added that the Attorney-General is working to determine appropriate actions regarding all infractions flagged in the report.
He emphasised that the development underscores the importance of the Auditor-General’s work in ensuring accountability and protecting public funds.