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Ghana Post did not pay GH¢3m of staff PAYE to GRA despite deduction – A-G report

 

PAYE is a tax deducted from an employee’s income

An audit review of the 2018 payroll of the Ghana Post Company Limited has disclosed that the Company deducted GH¢3,447,961.45 as PAYE from the salaries of employees but did not transfer same to the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).

According to the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Pay As You Earn or PAYE is a tax deducted from an employee’s income and is paid by an employer on behalf of the employee.

The tax is charged on all income of an individual in employment, whether it is received in cash or in kind. The employer must file monthly PAYE returns on behalf of the employee on or before the 15th day of the month following the month in which the deduction was made.

Although the Ghana Post Company Limited made the deductions, the money was never paid to the GRA.

This was disclosed in the Auditor-General’s report on the public accounts of Ghana, public boards, corporations, and other statutory institutions for the period ended 31 December 2020.

The A-G has recommended to the management to ensure that the deduction of GH¢3,447,961.45 is paid to the GRA to avoid penalty payment on the amount outstanding.

Ghana Post also paid Mats & Associates, an HR consulting firm, a sum of GHS48,625.00 during the period under review for HR services without proof of work done.

The A-G has asked the management to ensure that the amount of GH¢48,625.00 is duly accounted for, failing which they should be held liable.

In addition, Ghana Post was unable to recover an amount of GH¢1,511,431.83 as outstanding debt owed to the Company for Bulk Mail and EMS services, respectively.

The Postal and Courier Services Regulatory Commission Act, 2003 (Act 649) repealed the Ghana Postal Services Corporation Act, 1995 (Act 505) but remains silent on the role/mandate of the Company.

The A-G has, thus, advised management to, as a matter of urgency, liaise with the Sector Ministry, the legislative drafting division of the Attorney-General’s Department, to develop or amend Act 649 to include the functions of the Company.

Source: classfmonline.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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