District Assemblies Receive Nearly GH¢1 Billion for First Quarter – Finance Minister

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced the disbursement of GH¢987,965,730 to the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) as the first-quarter allocation for 2025.

Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday, June 3, Dr. Forson confirmed that the funds were transferred from the Consolidated Fund on Monday, June 2, underscoring the government’s continued commitment to decentralisation and local governance.

“As of yesterday, the DACF has received and we have transferred GH¢987,965,730 from the Consolidated Fund,” he told lawmakers.

He emphasized that, in accordance with statutory requirements, 80% of the amount must be released directly to the district assemblies without delay.

“The Administrator of the DACF is required to ensure that 80% of this amount is transferred directly to the district assemblies without fail. Expenditure returns must be submitted to the Ministry of Finance before any subsequent releases are made,” he added.

Dr. Forson further called on Members of Parliament to play an active role in monitoring the use of the funds in their constituencies to ensure accountability and compliance with cabinet-approved spending guidelines.

“Honourable Members of Parliament are encouraged to monitor the utilisation of these funds in their respective districts, in line with the directives approved by the cabinet of President John Dramani Mahama,” he concluded.

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