The Auditor-General’s latest report has revealed that the government spent GH¢8.94 billion on various flagship programmes in 2024.

According to the report, the Free Senior High School (SHS) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes received the highest allocation, totalling GH¢3.6 billion.

An amount of GH¢1.13 billion was allocated to the School Feeding Programme, under the Ministry of Gender, to ensure daily meals for pupils in public basic schools.

The Fertiliser Subsidy, a key component of the Planting for Food and Jobs programme, received GH¢917.5 million to boost agricultural development and food security.

Other major allocations included GH¢628.9 million for the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme, GH¢533.5 million for nursing training allowances, GH¢438 million for the Youth Employment Agency, and GH¢618 million for the Food Farmer Recovery Relief Programme.

Exam subsidies were supported with GH¢196.2 million, while GH¢113.4 million was allocated for teacher training and feeding.

Additional funds included GH¢288.6 million for the National Identification Programme, GH¢240 million for the Ghana CARES programme, and GH¢45 million disbursed through MASLOC for microfinance initiatives.

Despite these substantial investments, experts continue to raise concerns over the efficiency and accountability of public spending.

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