The National Identification Authority (NIA) is under scrutiny after Parliament directed Prof. Kenneth Attafuah, the Executive Secretary, to refund over GHc98,000. This amount was deducted from the Authority’s account as a penalty for the delayed transfer of Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) contributions.
The NIA's failure to promptly remit SSNIT contributions resulted in the penalty being covered using the Authority’s funds. The Public Accounts Committee, in line with the Auditor General’s recommendation, has affirmed that Prof. Ken Attafuah and the financial controller should be held accountable for the cost of the penalty.
During his appearance before the Public Accounts Committee on Wednesday, February 7, the Executive Secretary was given a one-month deadline to reimburse the amount. The committee emphasized that the recommendation of the Auditor General still stands, and that the Chief Executive and the Financial Controller should refund the money to the recovery account of the Auditor General within one month.
This development highlights the importance of timely and accurate remittance of SSNIT contributions, and serves as a reminder of the accountability expected from public institutions. The NIA is now tasked with addressing this issue and taking appropriate measures to ensure compliance with financial regulations in the future.
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