Consistent with the provisions under Article 179 (1) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 20 (1) of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), this Budget Preparation Guidelines is issued to facilitate the preparation of the 2019 and the medium term (2019-2022) Budget, by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) as well as Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs).
Press Statement by the Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, in relation to Government Support for Strengthening Ghana’s Banking Sector
The Government has taken note of the measures announced by the Bank of Ghana on 1st August 2018, to consolidate five banks as part of efforts to restore confidence and trust in our banking system, and to protect depositors and jobs.
Revised PBB Manual and SMTDP Costing Guidelines
In 2014, PBB was implemented by all MDAs on the basis of different manuals and guidance materials. This has resulted in the establishment of some PBB fundamentals. However, to keep up with best international practices, and improve the current PBB practice, there is a need for a revision and consolidation of all PBB-related guidance materials.
Implementation of Luxury Vehicle Levy
The Parliament of the Republic of Ghana has passed the Luxury Vehicle Levy to impose an annual levy on vehicles with high engine capacities. The implementation of this Law takes effect from Wednesday, 1st August, 2018.
Schedule for Biometric Registration Exercise MoE/GES newly Trained Teachers - July, 2018
Volta, Eastern & Central Regions: July 27-August 2, 2018, Western, Ashanti & Brong Ahafo Regions: July 27-August 4, 2018, Northern, Upper East & Upper West Regions: July 27-August 3, 2018
Ken Ofori-Atta elected Chair of Governing Board of African Capacity Building Foundation
The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta has been elected as Chair of the Governing Board of the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF). This comes a day after the Minister presented the 2018 Mid-Year Budget.