Ghana’s Ministry of Finance has unveiled a Public Financial Management Compliance League Table, ranking institutions based on adherence to the PFM Act, 2016 to strengthen transparency and fiscal discipline.
The has officially released a Public Financial Management (PFM) Compliance League Table, introducing a new system to assess how public institutions manage and account for state resources.
The initiative forms part of government efforts in to deepen transparency, enforce accountability, and improve fiscal discipline across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies.
A Benchmark for Public Sector Accountability
According to the Ministry, the League Table provides an objective and evidence-based assessment of compliance with the , its accompanying regulations, and related financial governance laws.
The framework ranks institutions based on how well they adhere to established procedures in the use of public funds. It also serves as a benchmarking tool to guide reforms and institutional improvements.
Officials noted that the initiative fulfills a key commitment outlined in the 2025 Budget Statement, aimed at promoting openness in public financial administration.
Categories of Compliance
The League Table groups institutions into four main categories:
Highly Compliant Institutions
Top-performing institutions include:
These institutions demonstrated strong adherence to financial regulations and effective internal controls.
Compliant Institutions
Entities in this category include:
They met most requirements but still have areas requiring improvement.
Moderately Compliant Institutions
A number of institutions recorded average performance, including:
These institutions showed partial compliance but require strengthened systems and oversight.
Least Compliant Institutions
Institutions with significant compliance gaps include:
The Ministry has indicated that these entities will be prioritised for corrective interventions.
Government to Enforce Compliance Measures
The stated that, through its PFM Compliance Division, it will take firm steps to address persistent non-compliance.
This includes:
- Engaging low-performing institutions
- Identifying systemic weaknesses
- Strengthening internal financial controls
- Enforcing stricter adherence to PFM laws
Strengthening Fiscal Discipline Nationwide
The introduction of the League Table marks a significant shift toward performance-based accountability in Ghana’s public sector.
Policy analysts view the initiative as a critical tool to:
- Improve public trust
- Ensure prudent use of state resources
- Promote institutional discipline
- Drive continuous improvement across government agencies
A New Era of Transparency
By publicly ranking institutions, the government aims to create a culture of responsibility where compliance is measured, monitored, and improved over time.
The League Table is expected to become a regular feature in Ghana’s public financial management system, reinforcing the country’s commitment to transparency and good governance.
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