Addressing Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Monday, March 30, 2026, Mr Ampem said the refund was made just a week after he presented the audit findings to Parliament. He described the swift repayment as clear evidence that the audit process is yielding results.
The company had been flagged for irregular payments linked to the transportation of rice and maize, as well as the disappearance of thousands of tonnes of grain. However, the Deputy Minister clarified that the GH₵19.1 million does not fully cover the extent of the infractions.
According to him, the audit also uncovered that Rans Logistics received payment for more than 7,000 metric tonnes of rice that cannot be accounted for. He indicated that government expects the company to refund the value of the missing grain.
Mr Ampem further disclosed that the Attorney-General is currently reviewing the findings and will advise on the appropriate legal and administrative actions to address all identified breaches.
He emphasised that the audit exercise is aimed at protecting public resources and ensuring accountability, noting that the quick recovery of funds demonstrates the effectiveness of oversight mechanisms.
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