On 11 March 2026, the Internal Audit Agency (IAA) hosted the parliamentary committee responsible for Ghana’s 5th Open Government Partnership (OGP) National Action Plan (2023–2027) and presented progress made on its commitments under the programme, ahead of the mid-term review. The engagement enabled the Agency to outline key initiatives implemented over the past two years to strengthen transparency and accountability in the management of public resources.
Among the key measures highlighted were the development of a training manual for the capacity building of Audit Committee members to enhance transparency and accountability in the management of public resources. The meeting also discussed the Agency’s efforts towards the implementation of Audit Recommendations.
The IAA further indicated that it continues to forward cases of defaulting institutions’ failure to statutory submissions to their respective oversight bodies. It also noted ongoing stakeholder engagement through initiatives such as the Annual Internal Audit Conference, awareness month celebrations, and media engagements aimed at promoting the understanding of internal audit practice and the National Anti-Corruption Action Plan.
In his address, the Ag. Director-General, Mr. Thomas A. Thompson-Aryee, also highlighted key challenges affecting the internal audit system, includes the non-consideration of Annual Internal Audit Reports by Parliament and the need to strengthen financial arrangements for Audit Committees, particularly at the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assembly level.
Following the DG’s address, the Chairman of the Parliamentary OGP Caucus, Hon. Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, commended the Agency for its transparency and assured continued support to address funding gaps with relation to the Audit Committees.
