Ferdinand | EducationGhana | June 8 | GTEC Engages Finance and HR Officers on 2026 Budget Implementation Across Tertiary Institutions
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and Public Services Commission, holds a national engagement on the 2026 budget implementation, addressing payroll compliance, HR policies, and financial management in public universities and Colleges of Education.
GTEC Leads National Dialogue on Budget Implementation
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission has convened a two-day stakeholder engagement with Finance Officers and Human Resource Officers from public universities and Colleges of Education to address key issues affecting the implementation of the 2026 approved budget.
The programme, held on June 3 and 4, 2026, took place at the GTEC conference hall in Accra. It was organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance Compliance Department and the Public Services Commission .
The engagement forms part of ongoing efforts to improve budget discipline, payroll management, and compliance within Ghana’s tertiary education sector.
Strengthening Compliance and Budget Discipline
In his welcome address, the Deputy Director-General of GTEC, Professor Augustine Ocloo, stressed the importance of strong collaboration between tertiary institutions and regulatory bodies.
He noted that GTEC had identified several implementation gaps through its ongoing budget performance reviews and payroll audits. These include inconsistencies in promotion practices and misalignment between promotions, establishment ceilings, and public sector compensation policies.
According to him, the engagement was necessary to deepen understanding of government compensation guidelines and reduce payroll irregularities and other financial management risks in tertiary institutions.
Ministry of Finance Explains PFM Compliance Measures
Officials from the Public Financial Management Compliance Division of the Ministry of Finance led technical sessions on commitment control and expenditure management.
Mrs. Loveridge Apratwum Okyere and Mr. Seth Odoi outlined key components of the Public Financial Management (PFM) system, including:
- Commitment control procedures
- Legal framework for PFM compliance
- Commitment Authorisation processes
- Enforcement mechanisms and sanctions
- PFM compliance league table system
They explained that Commitment Authorisation is a formal approval required from the Ministry of Finance before procurement activities begin in public institutions.
These measures, they noted, are designed to ensure fiscal discipline and improve accountability in public expenditure management.
Public Services Commission Addresses HR and Promotion Structures
Dr. Prince Edward Darah of the Public Services Commission focused on human resource management and compensation structures within the public sector.
He emphasized that promotion processes, particularly for senior category upgrades, should prioritize internal advertisement of vacancies. This allows existing staff to apply before positions are opened to external applicants.
He further explained that promotions must align with approved establishment ceilings to ensure consistency in staffing levels and compliance with public service regulations.
GTEC Reaffirms Commitment to Accountability
Mrs. Sandra Amoah, Head of Budget at GTEC, led a discussion session on budget implementation challenges across tertiary institutions.
She explained that the engagement series is part of a broader strategy to strengthen accountability, improve coordination, and enhance the effective delivery of tertiary education services in Ghana.
She added that continuous stakeholder engagement remains central to improving financial governance in the sector.
Implications for Tertiary Education Governance
The engagement highlights ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening financial discipline, human resource accountability, and institutional compliance across Ghana’s tertiary education system.
It also reflects increasing emphasis on aligning institutional practices with national public financial management standards.
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