President John Dramani Mahama has said yearly audit reports of public institutions must serve as a practical management tool to improve governance, strengthen internal controls, eliminate waste and enhance the efficiency of public administration.
The President advised that these must be the forte of audit reports rather than be seen “merely as statutory document to be laid before Parliament.”
He made the statement during the swearing in of the new Auditor-General, Dr Pamela Graham on Thursday, July 2, 2026.
At a ceremony at the Jubilee House on July 2, President Mahama tasked all public institutions to cooperate fully with the Auditor-General and ensure the timely implementation of audit recommendations.
“Audit reports should never be viewed merely as statutory documents to be laid before Parliament. They should serve as a practical management tool to improve governance, strengthen internal controls, eliminate waste, and enhance the efficiency of public administration,” he said.
The President charged Dr. Graham to hit the ground running.
“…as you take the oath of office today, remember that the authority vested in you by the Constitution carries with it an equally profound responsibility. You inherit an institution whose credibility has been built over decades through professionalism and constitutional fidelity. Your duty is to preserve, strengthen, and modernize that legacy,” President Mahama stated.
“And so, I urge you to live with independence, fairness, with courage, with wisdom, and humility. Remain faithful to your constitutional mandate. Remain steadfast in defending the public interest. Remain committed to the values of integrity, impartiality, professionalism, and excellence,” the President noted.
