SPECIAL REPORT ON THE ORCC INAUGURATION OF INTERNAL, ZONAL AUDIT COMMITTEES OTI REGION.
The Oti Regional Coordinating Council (ORCC) in Dambai inaugurated its audit committee and some four other zonal audit committees of the Health Directorates and Hospitals in the region to enhance the effectiveness of the institutions in the region on Thursday May 16, 2024 at the Oti Regional Coordinating Council.
At the event to mark the inauguration of the committees, the Oti Regional Minister-designate, Daniel Machator, charged the members of various committees to ensure transparency, accountability and good governance as well as financial discipline in the discharge of their duty. Read More
“We recognize that effective governance is the foundation upon which successful organizations are built. Robust governance structures guide our institutions, enabling them to fulfill their mandates and serve the public interest, especially in the areas of accountability and service delivery,” he stated.
The establishment of Audit Committees, he said, aligns with Section 86 of the Public Financial Management Act 2016 (Act 921), which requires ORCC to demonstrate commitment to upholding the highest standards of financial management, transparency, and accountability.
The committees, he indicated, would serve as the guardians of integrity, overseeing financial reporting, internal controls, risk management, and compliance within our organizations.
Mr Machator pointed out that the committees were expected to working collaboration with management, boards of directors, external auditors, and other key stakeholders.
“The Audit Committees will ensure that our efforts are aligned and synergies, driving us towards our organizational objectives,” he noted.
The work of the committees, he acknowledged, will not be without its challenges but entreated the members to explore dedication, professionalism, and a steadfast commitment to their mandate to overcome any obstacles that may arise.
“Envisioning a future where sound financial management practices underpin sustainable development, economic growth, and improved quality of life for all citizens, we aspire to be beacons of integrity, transparency, and accountability, inspiring confidence and trust in our institutions and leadership,” he said.
He further charged the ORCC Audit Committee and the Health Directorate zonal committees to work diligently with unwavering commitment to execute their mandate.
“Your success will be our success, and your contributions will help shape a better future for our region and our country,” he indicated.
Mr Machator revealed that the 2021 audit committee of the ORCC audit was adjudged the best audit committee in the RCC category for the year and commended the members for their steadfastness.
He ended his speech by calling on the staff and other stakeholders as well as committee members to work together to build a culture of accountability, transparency, and good governance.
The committees include ORCC Audit Committee chaired by Mr Richard Amoah, Worawora Govrnment Hospital zone chaired by Emmanuel Mawuli Kofi Buatsi, Jasikan Municipal Hospital zone chaired by Johnson Dzigbede, Nkwanta South Municipal Hospital zone chaired by Delanyo Datsomor and Krachi West Municipal Hospital zone chaired by Brain Senyo Kugbadzor.
Conclusively, the representative of director general for Internal Audit Agency (IAA) Mr. Haford Dowuna Hammond sworn the members of the committees in.
