BREAKING: Controller Suspends Salaries of Government Employees Over NIA Number Inconsistencies; How to Rectify
Accra, March 25, 2025 – The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) has suspended the March 2025 salaries of several government employees due to discrepancies in their National Identification Authority (NIA) numbers. The move comes after a routine review of the Government of Ghana (GoG) Payroll System uncovered inconsistencies in the identification details of some workers.
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Key Details of the Suspension
In an official memo dated March 20, 2025 (Ref: DCAG/PM/0325/008), the CAGD directed all affected institutions to submit a corrected staff list (Nominal Roll) by April 4, 2025, to resolve the issue. The memo, signed by Ag. Deputy CAG Sylvester Acquah, emphasized the need for Heads of Human Resource (HR) to retrieve terminated employees’ data from their corporate emails and submit corrected information, including explanatory remarks, using a provided template.
How to Rectify the Issue
Affected employees and institutions must take the following steps:
- Submit Corrected Data: Heads of HR are required to compile and submit the corrected NIA numbers and other relevant details for affected staff.
- Email Submission: The corrected data must be sent electronically to [email protected] and [email protected].
- Deadline: The submission must be completed by April 4, 2025, to facilitate the release of suspended salaries.
Contact for Clarifications
For further inquiries, affected parties can contact:
- Naakie Osam-Sackey: 0244371804
- Michael Arku-Kelly: 0554428943
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Implications for Affected Employees
The salary suspension could cause financial strain for affected workers, especially those reliant on their March paychecks. The CAGD has urged swift action to rectify the inconsistencies and ensure timely payment. Employees are advised to liaise with their HR departments to confirm their status and provide any required documentation promptly.
This development highlights the government’s ongoing efforts to streamline payroll management and eliminate discrepancies in the system. Affected employees and institutions are encouraged to act quickly to resolve the issue and avoid further delays in salary payments.
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Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
Source: Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) Memo, March 20, 2025.
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