
Audit flags 46 officials overstaying at foreign missions
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has identified 46 officials who have overstayed their three-year tenure at foreign missions and have not yet been repatriated.
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The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has identified 46 officials who have overstayed their three-year tenure at foreign missions and have not yet been repatriated.
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in Ireland heard about the repercussions of a failed rail signalling project, which has exposed significant issues with the timeline for the Dart extension to Wicklow.

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has called on the government to reinstate the Federal Territories Minister as the chairman of the Kuala Lumpur land committee, citing a lack of input from Members of Parliament.

The Nigerian House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has directed the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) to provide a comprehensive breakdown of outstanding operating surplus and other revenues allegedly owed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) reported that the Malaysian government incurred losses of nearly RM28.79 million due to delays in replacing thousands of vehicles in its fleet.
Malaysia's Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has called for stricter procurement safeguards at Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) during an early review of its privatization.

The chairperson of Ireland's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has expressed concerns that the €7 million bill for storing electric buses will continue to increase.

Volta Regional Minister James Gunu has assured the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament that measures are being enhanced to improve the monitoring, supervision, and timely execution of government projects in the region.
RTÉ executives have agreed to appear before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) as part of a new push for transparency. This decision was announced by Kevin Bakhurst, signaling their willingness to engage with the committee.
A 'war of words' has erupted between the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) and the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in Jamaica.

A report by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) reveals that almost one-third of key IT projects across Irish government departments and State agencies are running over budget, totaling €61 million.

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has ordered the Sunyani West Municipal Assembly to immediately refund GH₵116,000 distributed as unlawful end-of-service benefits.

Abena Osei-Asare, Chairperson of Ghana's Public Accounts Committee (PAC), has stressed the critical importance of proper documentation and record-keeping systems for effective public financial management and to curb irregularities.

The Economic Fighters League (Fighters) has strongly criticized Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Chair Abena Osei-Asare's comments referring to fellow legislator Edem Agbana as a 'young man,' deeming them dismissive and advocating for more inclusive politics.

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Ghana's Parliament has expressed serious concern regarding GH¢4.4 billion in questionable liabilities identified in the Auditor-General’s special audit report on the Energy Ministry's accounts for 2024.

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in Ghana has announced the rescheduling of its probe into the GH₵68 billion audit to next Monday, March 30.

Children's Health Ireland (CHI) accepted €30,000 from a concession holder to cover the cost of a staff Christmas party in 2022, as revealed during a Public Accounts Committee (PAC) hearing. The PAC heard that CHI accepted €30,000 for the Christmas party.

A member of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Akwasi Konadu, has assured that the committee will conduct a thorough examination of the recently referred audit report, which uncovered suspected…

Karachi is grappling with a critical housing crisis, as 588 buildings have been deemed dangerous, putting residents at severe risk. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is urging an urgent evacuation plan to prevent potential disasters.

Ireland's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has stated that the €70 million National Children’s Science Centre project has exposed the Exchequer to 'significant financial risk' and has 'no credible way forward.' The project has been plagued by issues and delays.
Malaysia's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has reported that a RM10.879 billion cooking oil subsidy program failed to fully benefit its intended recipients, prompting calls for an overhaul.

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has heard that €17.91 million has been spent on remediation costs at Ireland's largest illegal landfill site, highlighting significant environmental and financial challenges.

The RBOD-II project has been declared unviable and halted by the government after Rs40 billion was spent, with the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) urging a recycling plant near Manchar Lake and warning of environmental risks.
Malaysia's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has expressed serious concerns and urged a diplomatic push after Norway revoked the licence for Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) missiles, despite Malaysia having paid 95% of the cost.
Malaysia's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will summon the Ministry of Defence to seek clarification regarding Norway's revocation of the Naval Strike Missile licence, indicating potential issues with the defence procurement.

Ghana's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has called on the Finance Ministry to implement annual audits of all government arrears claims to prevent financial irregularities.
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) chair has criticized the Irish government for allegedly withholding €180 million raised from windfall energy revenues while electricity customers face high prices.

Ghana's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has criticized the Ministry of Sports and Recreation over a GH¢35.8 million expenditure claim submitted for the deployment of 6,000 police officers during the 2023 African Games, citing a lack of supporting documents.

A report by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has highlighted concerns that An Garda Síochána may be inadvertently subsidizing private events.

Ghana's Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has begun its second zonal public hearing in the Ashanti Region to examine findings from the 2024 Auditor-General’s report.

James Klutse Avedzi, former Chairman of Ghana's Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), has expressed concern that the absence of a constitutionally mandated committee is hindering the implementation of PAC's recommendations.
Ghana's Deputy Finance Minister informed the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) that Rans Logistics has refunded GH¢19.1 million after an audit.

The Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr. Rashid Draman, has sharply criticized Ghana Parliament’s scheduling system following the stalling of a Public Accounts Committee (PAC) hearing.

A Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report on Delhi's excise policy revealed that the failure to re-tender liquor shops and fee waivers resulted in losses exceeding Rs 1,000 crore.

The chairperson of Ireland's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) stated that a 'serious litany of failures' led to over 130 state-funded electric double-decker buses remaining unused due to a lack of charging infrastructure.

Ghana's Parliament has referred a special audit report on GH¢68.7 billion in government arrears and payables to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) for investigation. The move follows the discovery of suspected irregularities, falsified records, and questionable payments during the audit.

A Public Accounts Committee (PAC) panel in Pakistan was informed that electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) overbilled consumers by Rs47 billion, with 278,649 consumers receiving inflated electricity bills.

Malaysia's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is set to discuss a possible probe into KWAP's RM200 million investment in eFishery. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated that KWAP was deceived into the investment despite due diligence.

The Vice Chairman of Ghana's Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Davis Opoku, has urged the Lands Ministry to publish all mining leases in Ghana and advocated for salary harmonization for Allied Health Professionals. He also commended the EPA and Minerals Commission for implementing audit recommendations.

The Chairperson of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Abena Osei-Asare, announced that Ghana's Auditor-General has recovered nearly GH¢12 billion in disallowed expenditure in 2024.
Khazanah Nasional Bhd has welcomed the recommendations put forth by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) aimed at strengthening Malaysia's airport ecosystem.

Davis Ansah Opoku, Vice Chairman of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in Ghana, has expressed concern over the weak enforcement of corruption-related recommendations, noting that none of the committee's referrals have led to prosecution.

The chair of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in Ireland has called it a 'scandal' that almost €7 million was spent storing electric buses because of a lack of charging infrastructure. An NTA spokesperson defended the decision, stating that delaying bus orders would have led to significantly higher costs.

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has urged the Greater Accra Regional Minister to promptly close or relocate a growing livestock market operating near the National Mosque in Kanda.

Ghana's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has expressed disappointment over the continued neglect of the country's mission building in New York, urging urgent steps to fully operationalize the facility.

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is under fire for housing irregularities, with the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) calling for properties to be allocated to employees on the waiting list.

Ireland's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has raised "alarming" concerns regarding delays and cost pressures affecting major National Transport Authority (NTA) rail projects.

Beaumont Hospital in Ireland is being called before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to address what have been described as 'astounding' failures in its governance.

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in Ghana is being commended for its continued commitment to public accountability, especially in a country where many proceedings could disappear behind closed doors.
A Public Accounts Committee (PAC) probe in Ghana investigating GH¢3.46 billion in payments was halted after a majority walkout by lawmakers.

The Chairperson of Ghana's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) accused the parliamentary majority of abusing their numbers, following the recall of committee members to the floor of Parliament during an ongoing GH₵68 billion audit probe.
The Dáil Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has been informed that the full implementation of localised flood warning systems across Ireland could take another five to ten years.

A commentary highlights the ineffectiveness of Public Accounts Committee (PAC) rituals in Ghana, advocating for audit reports to be used as dockets for prosecution to ensure accountability.
The Department of Public Expenditure is “still working out the details” of where the €19 million for extra SNAs will come from, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has been told.