The Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem has revealed that Rans Logistics, a company cited in the Auditor-General’s special report for multiple infractions, has refunded GH₵19.1 million to the state just a week after the report was made public.
Rans Logistics was flagged for overpayments related to grain transportation and the disappearance of thousands of tonnes of rice and maize.
The company’s response comes as Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) continues to investigate the audit findings.
Speaking before the PAC on Monday, March 30, 2026, Deputy Minister Ampem Nyarko said the repayment demonstrates the impact of the audit in protecting public resources.
“On March 10, I presented the findings of the audit to Parliament. Exactly a week later, on March 17, one of the companies identified—Rans Logistics—has gone ahead to refund GH₵19.1 million to the state,” he said.
He added that the audit also revealed the company was paid for over 7,000 metric tonnes of rice that were unaccounted for.
“We are expecting the value of these 7000 metric tonnes of rice to be reimbursed as well. The Attorney General is working with his team to recommend the right course of action for all identified infractions,” he said.
Deputy Minister Nyarko Ampem emphasised that the audit’s objective is to safeguard public funds.
“This example shows the importance of the audit. It was intended to protect state resources, and it is already beginning to achieve its purpose,” he said.
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