Assets Disclosure by Public Officials: Ghana

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Declaration Processing

Which agency of government receives and processes public officials' assets declaration?

Declarations are made to the Auditor General.

If the officials has failed to submit declaration in time or made inconsistent declaration, does the declaration processing authority issue reminder or ask for clarifications / explanations on the declarations?

No such process is described in the law.

How is the declaration's content verified?

According to Section 8, an allegation that a public officer has contravened the law shall be made to the Commissioner of Human Rights and Administrative Justice. Unless the person concerned makes a written admission of contravention or non-compliance, the

How long is the declaration record maintained?

Not stated in the law.