Auditor General orders removal of 3,120 teachers from government payroll
The Auditor General has directed the removal of 3,120 teachers from the government payroll following a nationwide audit of staff records.
The directive follows verification exercises across public schools. The audit identified names without valid documentation or approved postings.
Audit officials flagged cases involving unapproved appointments. Some names lacked Ghana Education Service validation. Others showed duplicated records or inactive status.
The Auditor General instructed relevant agencies to act immediately. Payroll managers must delete affected names and prevent further salary payments.
Key findings from the audit include the following. 3,120 names failed verification checks. Several records showed missing appointment letters. Some teachers had no approved postings. Payroll entries continued without active service records.
The directive targets payroll integrity and public finance protection. The audit aims to stop wrongful salary payments and recover public funds.
Education authorities received orders to strengthen staff validation. Institutions must update records before salary processing.
The Auditor General warned against delays. Agencies face sanctions for non compliance.
The action forms part of broader payroll cleanup efforts across the public sector. Authorities seek accurate records and accountable spending.
Education stakeholders expect further audits. More payroll adjustments remain likely as verification continues.