The Keta Municipal Assembly on Wednesday, 10th June 2026, hosted a monitoring team from the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralization and the Ministry of Finance as part of efforts to assess the implementation of the Assembly’s Composite Budget.
The monitoring exercise, held at the Assembly Hall, was conducted in accordance with Section 20(1) of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921) and Regulation 20(3) of the Public Financial Management Regulations, 2019 (L.I. 2378).
The meeting brought together representatives from various departments and agencies, including the Ministry of Finance, Office of the President, Education Directorate, Health Directorate, Agriculture Department, Environmental Health Unit, NADMO, Budget Unit, and the Municipal Information Systems Unit.
In her introductory remarks, Madam Sakina Adam, representing the Ministry of Finance and the Office of the President, explained that the exercise was aimed at monitoring the implementation of the Assembly’s 2025 Composite Budget and the First Quarter 2026 Budget Performance. She emphasized that the exercise was not an audit but an information-gathering exercise intended to support national policy formulation and improve budget implementation across Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies.
According to her, the outcome of the exercise would contribute to the performance ranking of Municipal Assemblies and Regions nationwide. She also noted that questionnaires had been circulated ahead of the engagement to facilitate discussions and data collection.
During the exercise, the Municipal Budget Analyst, Mr. Joseph Kabibayo, took the monitoring team through the Assembly’s budget implementation, revenue performance, expenditure trends, and key development interventions undertaken within the period under review. His detailed presentation provided valuable insights into the Assembly’s financial management practices and budget execution processes.
The monitoring team commended Mr. Kabibayo for his excellent presentation, professionalism, and in-depth knowledge of the budget. They praised his ability to clearly articulate the Assembly’s achievements, challenges, and strategies, describing his performance as impressive and exemplary.
The meeting also reviewed the Assembly’s revenue mobilization activities, particularly in the areas of rates, permits, Business Operating Permits (BOP), fees, and fines. Participants discussed key achievements, challenges, and opportunities for enhancing revenue generation and budget implementation within the municipality.
The interactive session provided an opportunity for the monitoring team to engage directly with Assembly officials and departmental representatives on the progress made in implementing planned programmes and projects.
The Keta Municipal Assembly remains committed to transparency, accountability, and prudent financial management in the delivery of quality services and development initiatives to the people of the municipality.
