PAC gives Community Water Agency 30 days to recover GH¢10m in unpaid water bills from public institutions
Public Accounts Committee (PAC) directed the Community Water and Sanitation Agency (CWSA) to recover GH¢10 million in unpaid water bills within 30 days
In Brief
- •Public Accounts Committee (PAC) directed the Community Water and Sanitation Agency (CWSA) to recover GH¢10 million in unpaid water bills within 30 days
- •Debt of GH¢2.5 million attributed to security agencies, health facilities, schools and the Ghana Police Service
- •Remaining GH¢7.5 million owed by Regional Coordinating Councils and other public institutions
- •PAC highlighted the Ghana Police Service’s outstanding balance as a priority
- •The directive follows a hearing where unpaid water bills by state institutions were scrutinized
Why It Matters
The directive underscores the role of PAC in enforcing fiscal responsibility among public institutions. Recovering GH¢10 million will improve CWSA’s financial position and ensure continued water supply services. It also signals to security and health agencies that unpaid utility bills will be pursued, potentially deterring future defaults and promoting accountability across the public sector.
Key Details
- Total Unpaid Water Bills
- GH¢10 million
- Timeframe to Recover
- 30 days
- Debt from Security Agencies, Health Facilities, Schools
- GH¢2.5 million
- Debt from Regional Coordinating Councils and other institutions
- GH¢7.5 million
Context & Background
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) monitors public expenditure and holds government agencies accountable for financial obligations. The Community Water and Sanitation Agency (CWSA) is responsible for water supply and sanitation services across Ghana.
What To Watch
30-day deadline for CWSA to recover GH¢10 million in unpaid water bills
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