Deputy Finance Minister, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has disclosed that Rans Logistics has refunded GH¢19.1 million to the state after being cited for overpayments in the transportation of grains according to the Auditor-General’s report on GH¢68 billion in arrears.
The Minister made the revelation before the Public Accounts Committee on Monday, March 30, 2026.
According to him, the findings were first presented to Parliament on March 10, along with referrals for further scrutiny, noting that within a week, a company named in the report had acted.
“Exactly a week after, on 17th March, one of the companies identified with some of the infractions responded,” he said.
“Rans Logistics was the company stated to have been overpaid for the transportation of grains. Exactly a week after the presentation, the company has refunded GH¢19.1 million to the state.”
The Minister however, indicated that the refund does not cover the full extent of what was flagged in the audit.
“If you look at the audit revelations, it is not just the GH¢19.1 million that were cited. It was also stated that the company was paid with rice in excess of 7,000 metric tonnes. So we are expecting the value of 7,000 metric tonnes of rice as well,” he explained.
According to the Deputy Minister, further action is being considered to address all identified breaches.
“The Attorney-General is working with his team to recommend the right course of action for all these infractions that have been identified,” he stated.
The Ayensua North MP said the development highlights the value of the Auditor-General’s work in safeguarding public resources.
“This shows that the audit was necessary. The audit was intended, and is beginning, to achieve its purpose of saving and protecting public funds,” he said.
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