According to details of expenditure for the year 2019 presented by the Chief of Staff to Parliament, the presidency spent GH₵62,578,224 on foreign travels and related expenses.
The breakdown of the expenditure indicates that the about GH₵63 million was spent on foreign trips, GH₵5.8 million on hotel accommodation and GH₵1.9 million on refreshments while GH₵68.9 million was spent on operational enhancement expenses.
The office of government machinery is currently requesting Parliament to approve GH₵5 billion to finance its activities for 2020.
Last year, Parliament approved a total of GH₵1.5 billion for government’s machinery.
Below is a breakdown of expenses made by the Office of Government Machinery
1.Printed machinery and stationery – GH₵1,688,942
2. Office facilities and accessories – GH₵ 6,552,061.89
3. Telecommunications – GH₵1, 836,706.96
4. Maintenance and repair of vehicles – GH₵5.9million
5. Foreign travel cost and expenses – GH₵62,578, 224.08
6. Hotel accommodation – GH₵5, 855,000.95
7. Refreshment – GH₵1, 980,025.23
8. Official national celebrations – GH₵520,420.24
9. Operational enhancement expenses – GH₵68,908,226.13
10. Rentals of office and residential accommodation – GH₵903,455.89
11. Fuel and lubricants – GH₵4, 899, 190
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Source:Graphic.com.gh
