The Audit Service of Ghana has issued a formal correction to its nationwide payroll audit report, clarifying that a figure previously attributed to a public servant was the result of a transpositional error.
In a press release dated April 21, 2026, the Service explained that the reported unearned salary of GH₵427,995,661.40, which had been linked to Mr. Frank Oliver Kpodo in media publications, was inaccurate. The figure, officials stated, actually pertains to the Ministry of Education and reflects 3,476 unaccounted staff identified during the audit covering the period January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025.
The Audit Service expressed “sincere and unreserved apologies” to Mr. Kpodo for the distress and unwarranted public scrutiny caused by the error. Apologies were also extended to the Government and people of Ghana, as well as the Controller and Accountant-General.
The correction underscores the importance of accuracy in public financial reporting, particularly in matters involving payroll audits, which are central to ensuring accountability and transparency in the management of state resources.
The Service reaffirmed its commitment to good governance and accountability, assuring the public that measures are being taken to prevent similar errors in future reports.
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