Parliament Approves Value for Money Office to Tackle Wasteful Spending in Ghana

Ghana’s Parliament has approved the Value for Money Office Bill, 2026, establishing an independent body to strengthen transparency, accountability, and efficiency in public spending and procurement. The bill, presented by Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson , is aimed at addressing persistent challenges such as inflated contract costs, abandoned projects, and wasteful expenditure. Speaking in Parliament, Dr Forson described the legislation as a major step toward ensuring that every cedi spent d…