Stakeholders in the Audit Service are raising concerns about the independence of auditors, citing a situation where about 70 per cent of staff are accommodated by the district assemblies they audit. Currently, only 30 per cent of Audit Service offices operate from independent administrative facilities across districts nationwide. The remaining 70 per cent are housed […]
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Accommodation constraints threaten audit independence despite new Kumasi office complex
Adom OnlineBy Dorcas Abedu-KennedyTue, 5 May 2026 · 1h ago0 views
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Concerns are growing about auditor independence, as 70% of Ghana's Audit Service staff are reportedly accommodated by the district assemblies they audit. Only 30% of Audit Service offices nationwide operate from independent administrative facilities, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest despite new infrastructure.
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