A total of GH283,778,072 22 worth of contract irregularities have been found by the Auditor General.

The Auditor-Department General's stated in its report from 2021 that "they primarily pertain to the payment for construction projects not performed" at various public boards, corporations, and other statutory organizations.

According to the report, "an amount of US$36,890,553.79 (GH221,568,355) paid by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to a contractor in excess of work accomplished on a project is included in the irregularities total of GH283,778,072".

"I consequently advised the managements to enhance controls over contracts," the Auditor-General stated.

He also said managements of government institutions must “ensure that funds are available in order to engender the speedy completion of earmarked projects and ensure that payments are made for work done”.