The head of Support Management at Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML), Serwaa Sarpong, has emphasized that the company's work for the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) is unique and not duplicated by any other state institution, contrary to claims by some Ghanaians.

During an interview on JoyNews' Newsfile program on Saturday, April 27, Madam Sarpong highlighted that their work is making a real difference in the country, leading to increased monitoring and detection of under-declaration by some individuals within the sector.

She stressed that SML's efforts should be commended instead of being criticized, and expressed the company's commitment to continuing to contribute positively to revenue assurance efforts.

Madam Sarpong also mentioned that the audit report by KPMG has vindicated their work, affirming its legitimacy and effectiveness. She urged recognition of their contributions, stating that the services provided by SML are vital for enhancing revenue collection and ensuring compliance within the sector.

"SML’s solution is one of It's kind and not a generic solution that you can go to the market and buy. We have heard people say that you are deploying meters and meters can be bought and yes, one can buy meters, but it is what you are able to do with the meters that matters and the benefits they bring are what makes the difference. So the assertions that NPA is doing the same thing is not true and should be disregarded," she said.

KPMG, a renowned auditing firm, has finalized and submitted its report on the contract between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML) to President Akufo-Addo.

The audit was launched by the President on January 2, 2024, following an exposé by the Fourth Estate. Originally scheduled for completion by January 16, 2024, the deadline was extended to February 23, 2024, due to certain circumstances.

According to the audit findings, SML has received a total of GH¢1,061,054,778 since 2018 while only partially fulfilling its obligations under the contract.

However, SML has contested this conclusion, arguing that the report as a whole justifies the contract.