PAC demands immediate payment to School Feeding Caterers

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has directed the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection to immediately pay outstanding dues to caterers from the 2019/20 school year in the Volta Region.

PAC Chairman James Klutse Avedzi issued this order during a session on the Auditor-General’s report, which also highlighted instances of double payments to some caterers.

The Minister, Hon. Dakoa Newman, acknowledged the issue, noting it's a nationwide concern, and emphasized ongoing efforts to address it.

The PAC will resume its review on August 12, 2024, focusing on government boards and commissions.