Auditor-General Report: Government Spent GH¢8.94 Billion on Flagship Programmes in 2024

The Government of Ghana expended GH¢8.94 billion on its flagship programmes in 2024, according to the Auditor-General’s report on the Whole-of-Government Accounts.

The report highlights significant state investment across multiple sectors, with education, agriculture, youth development, and poverty alleviation receiving the lion’s share of funding.

Top Beneficiaries:

• Free SHS & TVET:
  Received GH¢3.6 billion, making it the largest single allocation. The investment reinforces the government’s pledge to improve access to secondary and technical education nationwide.
• School Feeding Programme:
  Implemented through the Ministry of Gender, it received GH¢1.13 billion, providing daily meals to millions of pupils in public basic schools.
• Fertiliser Subsidy under Planting for Food and Jobs:
  Allocated GH¢917.5 million to boost agricultural output and food security.
• Food Farmer Recovery Relief Programme:
  Received GH¢618 million to support farmers affected by adverse economic and climatic conditions.
• LEAP Programme:
  Targeting vulnerable households, it was allocated GH¢628.9 million.
• Youth Employment Agency Transfers:
  Accounted for GH¢438 million, supporting job creation for young people.
• Nursing Training Allowances:
  Disbursed GH¢533.5 million to ease the financial burden on nursing students.

Other Notable Allocations:

• BECE & WASSCE Subsidies (2018 batch): GH¢196.2 million
• Teacher Training Allowances & Feeding: GH¢113.4 million
• Scholarships & Capitation Grants: GH¢102.4 million
• National Identification Programme: GH¢288.6 million
• Arabic Instructors (Education Support Services): GH¢33.2 million
• Zongo Development Initiatives: GH¢7.4 million
• One District One Factory (1D1F): GH¢32.3 million
• MASLOC Disbursements: GH¢45 million
• Ghana CARES Programme: GH¢240 million
• Student Loan Trust: GH¢2.27 million

Accountability Concerns Persist

While these allocations reflect government’s continued investment in social protection and development, analysts remain concerned about:

• Efficiency of spending
• Monitoring and evaluation mechanisms
• Value for money
• Lack of transparency in disbursements

Calls for enhanced accountability and strengthened institutional oversight have grown louder, especially in light of Ghana’s ongoing IMF-supported economic recovery programme.

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