The Ag. Director-General of the Internal Audit Agency (IAA), Mr. Conrad Z. Dumbah, officiated the swearing-in of the Ablekuma West Municipal Assembly (AbWMA) Audit Committee. In attendance to grace the occasion was the Municipal Coordinating Director, Mr. Setsoafia Kpenu.
In his address, the Ag. Director-General, Mr. Dumbah, emphasised the importance of the Public Financial Management (PFM) Act and the role of Audit Committees in promoting accountability, transparency, financial discipline and good governance. He detailed the Committee’s statutory mandates, emphasising their duty to ensure Management implements internal and external audit recommendations while providing oversight of risk and financial management practices.
He highlighted the role of the Audit Committee and the Internal Auditor as the third line of defence and encouraged members to maintain close collaboration with Management and the Internal Audit Unit to strengthen internal controls, address recurring audit findings and ensure the effective implementation of audit recommendations. He also assured the Assembly of the Agency’s support through training and capacity-building programmes.
Following the administration of the Oaths of Office and Secrecy, Madam Patience Tackie Adams was elected to serve as Chairperson of the Committee. In her acceptance remarks, she expressed appreciation for the confidence reposed in her and called for the cooperation of all members and Management in fulfilling the Committee’s mandate.
The Presiding Member, Mr. Mike Bannerman-Hull, expressed gratitude to the Ag. Director-General for his presence and described the occasion as a great honour for the Assembly. The inauguration reaffirmed the importance of effective audit oversight in strengthening accountability and ensuring the prudent use of public resources.