Controller and Accountant General

PSAF – Nov 2016 – L2 – Q5e – Public expenditure and financial accountability framework

Discuss how the Controller and Accountant-General ensures public accountability.

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“There shall be appointed in accordance with Article 195 of the 1992 Constitution, a Controller and Accountant-General who is responsible to the Minister of Finance.”Required:
Discuss how the Controller and Accountant-General ensures public accountability. (3 marks)

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Level: Level 2

PSAF – Nov 2016 – L2 – Q3b – Accounting policies for cash and accrual-based accounting systems.

Explain four circumstances where the Controller and Accountant General can reject payment requisitions by MDAs.

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The Controller and Accountant General or an officer appointed by him has the legal authority to reject a requisition submitted by Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) for payment.
Required:
Explain FOUR circumstances that will compel the Controller and Accountant General or an officer appointed by him to reject a requisition submitted by an MDA for payment. (4 marks)

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Level: Level 2

Topic: Public sector fiscal planning and budgeting
Series: NOV 2016

PSAF – Nov 2021 – L2 – Q5b – Public sector fiscal planning and budgeting

Explain the specific responsibilities of the Controller and Accountant General towards covered entities under the Public Financial Management Act 2016 (Act 921).

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The Controller and Accountant General is a key public officer responsible for ensuring the custody, safety, and integrity of public funds. In addition, the Controller and Accountant General has a responsibility towards covered entities to ensure effective public financial management across the public sector.

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Explain FIVE (5) specific responsibilities of the Controller and Accountant General towards the covered entities under the Public Financial Management Act 2016 (Act 921).

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Level: Level 2

Topic: Public sector fiscal planning and budgeting
Series: NOV 2021

PSAF – May 2020 – L1 – Q5a -The context of public financial management

Explain the responsibilities of the Controller and Accountant General and the objectives for adopting GIFMIS.

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The Controller and Accountant General, who is appointed by the President in accordance with Article 195 of the constitution and recognized as the Chief Advisor to the Minister of Finance and government in matters relating to accountancy, has urged all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to strictly comply with a directive to use the Ghana Integrated Financial Management Information Systems (GIFMIS) platform for all government businesses. In effect, the budgeted funds for these MMDAs would be blocked or not released to any State Agency that refuses to enroll and go live on the GIFMIS Platform.

Required:
i) Explain FIVE (5) other responsibilities of the Controller and Accountant General in accordance with section 8(4) of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (PFMA) Act 921.
(5 marks)

ii) Identify FIVE (5) objectives for the adoption of GIFMIS.
(5 marks)

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Level: Level 2

Topic: The context of public financial management
Series: MAY 2020

PSAF – Nov 2016 – L2 – Q5e – Public expenditure and financial accountability framework

Discuss how the Controller and Accountant-General ensures public accountability.

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PSAF – Nov 2016 – L2 – Q3b – Accounting policies for cash and accrual-based accounting systems.

Explain four circumstances where the Controller and Accountant General can reject payment requisitions by MDAs.

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PSAF – Nov 2021 – L2 – Q5b – Public sector fiscal planning and budgeting

Explain the specific responsibilities of the Controller and Accountant General towards covered entities under the Public Financial Management Act 2016 (Act 921).

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Required:
Explain FIVE (5) specific responsibilities of the Controller and Accountant General towards the covered entities under the Public Financial Management Act 2016 (Act 921).

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Series: NOV 2021

PSAF – May 2020 – L1 – Q5a -The context of public financial management

Explain the responsibilities of the Controller and Accountant General and the objectives for adopting GIFMIS.

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Required:
i) Explain FIVE (5) other responsibilities of the Controller and Accountant General in accordance with section 8(4) of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (PFMA) Act 921.
(5 marks)

ii) Identify FIVE (5) objectives for the adoption of GIFMIS.
(5 marks)

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Topic: The context of public financial management
Series: MAY 2020

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PSAF – Nov 2016 – L2 – Q5e – Public expenditure and financial accountability framework

Discuss how the Controller and Accountant-General ensures public accountability.

PSAF – Nov 2016 – L2 – Q3b – Accounting policies for cash and accrual-based accounting systems.

Explain four circumstances where the Controller and Accountant General can reject payment requisitions by MDAs.

PSAF – Nov 2021 – L2 – Q5b – Public sector fiscal planning and budgeting

Explain the specific responsibilities of the Controller and Accountant General towards covered entities under the Public Financial Management Act 2016 (Act 921).

PSAF – May 2020 – L1 – Q5a -The context of public financial management

Explain the responsibilities of the Controller and Accountant General and the objectives for adopting GIFMIS.

PSAF – Nov 2016 – L2 – Q5e – Public expenditure and financial accountability framework

Discuss how the Controller and Accountant-General ensures public accountability.

PSAF – Nov 2016 – L2 – Q3b – Accounting policies for cash and accrual-based accounting systems.

Explain four circumstances where the Controller and Accountant General can reject payment requisitions by MDAs.

PSAF – Nov 2021 – L2 – Q5b – Public sector fiscal planning and budgeting

Explain the specific responsibilities of the Controller and Accountant General towards covered entities under the Public Financial Management Act 2016 (Act 921).

PSAF – May 2020 – L1 – Q5a -The context of public financial management

Explain the responsibilities of the Controller and Accountant General and the objectives for adopting GIFMIS.

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