Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced a firm directive that no government contract shall be approved without prior commencement authorisation from the Ministry of Finance, effective 3rd April 2025.
This move marks a significant shift towards reinforcing fiscal discipline and improving public financial management across all sectors of government.
Addressing Chief Directors and senior officials from various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) during a high-level meeting, Dr Forson issued a strong warning against the unauthorised awarding of contracts.
You cannot award contracts without the express approval of the Ministry of Finance,” he asserted in a post on Facebook on April 8.
No commencement certificate, no procurement,” he stressed.
