Mission

We exist to provide Public Financial Management Services to the Government and the general public through efficient, skilled, well-motivated and dedicated staff, using the most appropriate technology.

Vision

Our vision is that of the public service with positive culture, client-focused and result oriented, constantly seeking ways to improve the delivery of Financial Management Services to the Government and the general public.

Core Values

Putting customers first: Meeting the needs and aspirations of Government and its citizens.
Serving the whole country: We aim to serve our customers with diverse interest.
Acting with integrity: We aspire to act with honesty, openness, transparency in the delivery of our duties.
Valuing people: We value people by creating a culture that celebrates excellent service.
Continuous improvements and innovation: Through continuous improvement and innovation we are able to improve and increase customer satisfaction.

Objectives

The Controller and Accountant – General’s Department is mandated by Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921) to:

Receive all Public and Trust monies payable into the Consolidated Fund (done through its staff stationed in all Government Department’s including the revenue collecting ones).
Keep, prepare, render and publish Financial Statements on the Consolidated Fund of Ghana monthly and annually, not later than three months after the end of the financial year. The Auditor-General is furnished with the necessary financial statements for his scrutiny and onward transmission to Parliament and eventual gazetting.
Provide secure custody of Public and Trust monies with the support of the Ministry of Finance and Bank of Ghana
Make disbursements on behalf of the Government (includes the payment of monthly salaries to government employees in active service; pension gratuity and monthly pension payment to those on retirement; and release of funds to prosecute government projects and development throughout the country).
Pay all Government Workers’ wages, salaries and allowances.
Process and pay all Pension gratuity for the Public/Civil Service
Promote the development of efficient accounting systems in all Government Departments.
Approve accounting instructions for Government Departments.
Provide accounting officers to covered entities
Responsible for the classification and management of value books.
Establish, on behalf of government, such accounts with the Bank of Ghana and its agents for the deposit of Public and Trust monies.
Be solely responsible for the opening of bank accounts for any Government Department.

Controller and Accountant-Generals Department