One of the many highlights is the revelation by the rapport that, some academic programmes offered by the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have not been accredited.
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Auditor General’s report: Only 61 out of 360 programmes offered by KNUST accredited
The 2021 Auditor General’s report has revealed various financial irregularities and infractions, which reflects serious weakness in the system.
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According to the A-G’s report, “out of the 360 programmes run by the University, only 61 have been accredited, 190 sent to National Accreditation Board (NAB) for accreditation and reaccreditation with 109 yet to be sent to NAB for accreditation.”
The report has therefore recommended that the management of the school should stop running programmes that have not been accredited or have their accreditation expired until the right things are done.
“...Management to cease running programmes that are not accredited or having its accredited certificates expired, until they are accredited or renewed, to avoid sanctions by NAB.”
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The report further found out that four officers of KNUST, who were granted sabbatical leave, took up various appointments in other government institutions where they are enjoying full (basic salary and other allowances) monthly salaries in addition to basic and Market Premium being paid by the University (KNUST).
The Auditor General’s report said this has resulted in the double payment of basic salary and market premium by the government in the sum of GH¢488,868.69.
“We recommended to Management to ensure that the officers refund the salaries paid by the University for the sabbatical leave period to the consolidated fund,” the report stated.
Meanwhile, Governance Expert, Professor Baffour Agyeman-Duah in an interview with Starr FM, said Ghana need strong leadership and very principled individuals who will have the country at heart to fight and stop this corruption canker.
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