GES Teachers in Central Gonja District to Undergo Payroll Audit

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The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced a scheduled payroll audit for all teaching staff within the Central Gonja District in the Savannah Region. The audit, which is part of ongoing efforts to streamline and ensure accuracy in the payroll system, is set to take place from October 22, 2024, to November 5, 2024, at the District Education Office in Buipe.

All teachers within the district are required to attend the audit in person, as delegating this responsibility to another party will not be accepted. The audit aims to verify teachers’ employment details, promotion records, and other relevant documentation to prevent payroll discrepancies.

Teachers have been advised to bring the following documents for the audit:

School payment vouchers (September 2024)
Appointment letter
Promotion letter(s)
Last upgrading letter
Intra-district reposting letter (if applicable)
National ID card
August and September 2024 payslips
Personal file from the office
Personal record form
Inter-district or regional reposting letter (if applicable)
Sick leave, study leave, or permission letters (if any)
Teachers’ attendance book

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The payroll audit is considered urgent, and all teaching staff are expected to cooperate fully to ensure a smooth process. The audit is expected to bring accountability and transparency to the payroll system, ensuring that only eligible teachers receive payment.

The District Director of Education for Central Gonja, Mrs. Veronica Takmpour-Kuupol, emphasized the importance of the audit, urging all teachers to treat the invitation with the seriousness it deserves. The audit will also provide an opportunity to correct any discrepancies or issues related to teachers’ payroll records.

Teachers are encouraged to prepare all necessary documents ahead of their scheduled audit dates to avoid any delays or complications.

Audit Schedule:

October 22-31, 2024: Various circuits within the Central Gonja District

November 4-5, 2024: Additional dates for those who may miss the initial schedule

The GES payroll audit is part of a wider effort across the country to ensure that only qualified and actively employed teachers are maintained on the payroll.

Check out the schedule below:

Payroll Audit Download