The Ag. Director-General of the Internal Audit Agency (IAA), Mr. Conrad Z. Dumbah, on 11th November 2026 inaugurated the Audit Committee of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) to strengthen institutional oversight and accountability.
In his opening remarks, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the FWSC, Dr. George Smith-Graham, commended the outgoing Committee for its contributions and expressed hope that the new members would exceed or maintain the progress made. He noted that the work of the Committee was very important to the Commission, particularly as its recommendations help shape the Commission’s operations and promote accountability.
Following the inauguration, Mr. Richard Ntim, a representative of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG), was elected Chairperson of the Committee. In his acceptance remarks, he expressed appreciation for the confidence reposed in him and pledged to draw on his professional experience and work collaboratively with members to build on the achievements of the previous Committee, ensure regulatory compliance and advance the Commission’s objectives.
Following the inauguration, Mr. Richard Ntim, a representative of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG), was elected Chairperson of the Committee. In his acceptance remarks, he expressed appreciation for the confidence reposed in him and pledged to draw on his professional experience and work collaboratively with members to build on the achievements of the previous Committee, ensure regulatory compliance and advance the Commission’s objectives.
In his closing remarks, Dr. Smith-Graham addressed the Commission’s transition to the Independent Emoluments Commission and expressed confidence that the expertise of the newly constituted Committee would help the institution navigate the risks associated with the transition.
