{"id":63941,"date":"2024-01-06T06:34:18","date_gmt":"2024-01-06T06:34:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\/uncategorized\/sml-management-welcomes-suspension-and-audit-of-contract-with-gra"},"modified":"2024-01-06T06:49:28","modified_gmt":"2024-01-06T06:49:28","slug":"sml-management-welcomes-suspension-and-audit-of-contract-with-gra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\/all-news\/sml-management-welcomes-suspension-and-audit-of-contract-with-gra","title":{"rendered":"SML Management welcomes suspension and audit of contract with GRA"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Ghana. <\/strong><\/span>Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Ltd. (SML) has reacted to the suspension of the contract it has with the Ghana Revenue Authority and the Ministry of Finance.<\/b><\/p>\n

The company said it welcomes the directive by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, to suspend the revenue assurance contract.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe welcome the directive and the decision to appoint KPMG to conduct an immediate audit of the contract. SML awaits the results of the audit, as it will help establish a clear and accurate picture of our operations. We hope that the report\u2019s findings will be made public, allowing for transparency and accountability,\u201d the Management said in a press release dated January 3.<\/p>\n

SML Management said, \u201cWe remain resolute in upholding the highest business standards and welcome the scrutiny that this audit would bring. We are confident that the findings will confirm the integrity of our collaboration with GRA and the Ministry of Finance and provide ample evidence of the value we provide citizens.\u201d<\/p>\n

SML contract in its current shape is not valid and must come to parliament for approval \u2013 Ato Forson<\/p>\n

It would be recalled that President Akufo-Addo ordered the suspension and audit of the contract which has generated huge public debate following the expose by The Fourth Estate.<\/p>\n

He subsequently appointed accounting and auditing firm, KPMG to audit the contract.<\/p>\n

The President tasked KPMG to complete the audit in two weeks.<\/p>\n

This was contained in a press statement issued by the Director of Communications at the Presidency Eugene Arhin on Tuesday, January 2.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe President has also tasked the Ministry of Finance and GRA to provide KPMG with whatever assistance they will require for the conduct of the audit,\u201d portions of the statement said.<\/p>\n

The Terms of Reference of the audit are as follows: \u201ci. conduct an audit to ascertain the rationale or needs assessment performed prior to the contract approval by GRA, and assess how the arrangement aligns with specific needs; ii. assess the appropriateness of the contracting methodology, verifying compliance with legal standards and industry best practices in the procurement process for the selection of SML;<\/p>\n

iii. evaluate the degree of alignment between current activities and the stipulated contract scope, identifying any deviations; iv. evaluate the value or benefit that SML has so far offered to the GRA through this engagement; v. review the financial arrangements, including pricing structures, payment terms and resolution of any financial compliance issues; and vi. submit a report on your findings on the above, together with appropriate recommendations.\u201d<\/p>\n

Akufo-Addo\u2019s directive to KPMG to audit GRA-SML deal will waste public resources \u2013 Domelevo<\/p>\n

\u201cThe President has directed the Ministry of Finance and GRA to provide KPMG with whatever assistance they will require for conduct of the audit, and has also directed the Ministry of Finance and the Ghana Revenue Authority to suspend the performance of the contract, pending the submission of the audit report, including any payments presently envisaged under its terms,\u201d the statement concluded.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Ghana. Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Ltd. (SML) has reacted to the suspension of the contract it has with the Ghana Revenue Authority and the Ministry of Finance. The company said it welcomes the directive by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, to suspend the revenue assurance contract. \u201cWe welcome the directive and the decision to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":84,"featured_media":63940,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,5],"tags":[5092,5096,429],"class_list":["post-63941","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-all-news","category-economy","tag-africa-press","tag-africa-press-ghana","tag-ghana"],"yoast_head":"\nSML Management welcomes suspension and audit of contract with GRA - Ghana<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Ltd. 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