Rans Logistics has reportedly refunded GH¢19.1 million to the state, just a week after the company was cited in a special audit report for multiple infractions.
The firm had been flagged by the Auditor-General over its alleged involvement in a scandal involving missing grains, overpayment for services, and thousands of tonnes of rice and maize that could not be accounted for.
Appearing before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) last Thursday, Deputy Finance Minister, Thomas Nyarko Ampem confirmed that the refund has already been effected, with the government also expecting the return of additional commodities captured in the audit findings.
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“Exactly a week after the presentation, the company has gone ahead to refund GH¢19.1 million to the state, and if you look at the audit revelations, it is not just the GH¢19.1 million cedis that was cited. It was also stated that the company was paid with rice in excess of 7,000 metric tonnes of rice, so we are expecting that as well,” he stated.
He indicated that the Office of the Attorney General of Ghana will soon make recommendations regarding the infractions outlined in the report.
The development comes as the PAC intensifies its scrutiny of the Auditor-General’s findings, which uncovered widespread financial irregularities across state institutions and private entities engaged by government.
The ongoing probe is expected to trigger further recoveries and possible sanctions as Parliament pushes for accountability in the management of public resources.
The Committee is now heading to Tamale and Kumasi to continue its public sitting after the conclusion of the sitting in Parliament in Accra from Monday, 27th March to 30th March.