The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs (MLGCRA) on Thursday, 10th July 2025, held a validation session for its 2025 Second Quarter Budget Performance Report ahead of submission to the Ministry of Finance.
The session, which took place at the Ministry’s Conference Room, brought together technical staff from directorates, units, departments, agencies, and ongoing projects under the Ministry. The objective was to ensure a thorough review and harmonisation of inputs into the draft report in line with statutory reporting requirements.
In his remarks, Mr. Usama Samu, Director for Policy, Planning, Budget, Monitoring and Evaluation (PPBME), expressed gratitude to all participants for their dedication and technical contributions. He noted that the collective effort and insights shared during the session were instrumental in producing a credible and well-prepared document on behalf of the Ministry.
“This process is more than an obligation. It is an opportunity to reflect on our performance, identify challenges, and improve planning and implementation for the quarters ahead,” Mr. Samu said.
Participants scrutinised the Ministry’s budget execution performance, highlighting key expenditure trends, programme outcomes, and alignment with development priorities. The validation session also served as a platform for addressing data gaps, reconciling figures, and ensuring consistency across all departmental submissions.
The validated report will now be finalised and submitted to the Ministry of Finance in fulfilment of the Public Financial Management Act’s reporting obligations.
The Ministry remains committed to transparency, accountability, and results-driven governance in line with its mandate to promote local governance, strengthen traditional institutions, and support religious harmony for national development.
Source: Darling Maame Efua Cann
(Public Relations Unit- MLGCRA)