The National Service Authority (NSA) has removed over 2,000 ghost workers from its payroll, a move expected to save the state more than GH¢1 million.
According to NSA Director General Osei Assibey Antwi, the cleanup exercise is part of efforts to promote transparency and eliminate fraud within the system.
He said the Authority will now cross-verify data with the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department to prevent duplication and unauthorized entries.
“If you’re already on another payroll whether as a police officer, immigration officer, or army officer and you’re doing national service just to meet the requirement, do not submit your allowance form this month,” Mr. Antwi warned.
“We are now working closely with the NIB and other security agencies, and anyone who attempts to defraud the system will be arrested.”
The payroll cleanup follows a presidential directive to investigate 81,885 suspected ghost names uncovered during a nationwide headcount of personnel.
Former NSA directors implicated in the payroll scandal are expected to face prosecution.
The investigation was prompted by an audit aimed at resolving outstanding service allowance arrears and an investigative report revealing widespread payroll irregularities.
