The Public Accounts Committee has referred twelve public institutions for prosecution.
These institutions, including Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital and Ridge Hospital, failed to recover public funds.
The action follows findings in the Auditor-General’s latest report.
The committee believes the institutions deliberately ignored directives to retrieve the money.
The move was announced during a PAC sitting on Monday, November 3.
Members reviewed reports showing continued non-compliance by affected institutions.
The Ranking Member, Samuel Atta-Mills, stressed the seriousness of the decision.
“All those who have not complied will be referred for prosecution. It’s that simple,” he said.
“Those with 60 and 90 days might also face the same fate if they fail to act. Maybe they will enjoy appearing before the court,” he added.
According to the committee, the inaction breaches the Public Financial Management Act.
The funds involve unretired imprests, unearned salaries, and other financial irregularities.
The total amount runs into tens of millions of Ghana cedis.
It represents a major financial loss to the state.
Michael Addo, Assistant Auditor-General, confirmed several institutions ignored earlier directives.
He presented evidence showing the failure to retrieve the funds.
The referral falls under Article 187(5) of the 1992 Constitution.
The PAC is mandated to examine public accounts and enforce accountability.
The Attorney General will assess the evidence and file charges where necessary.
The step aims to recover public funds and deter future misconduct.
