The National Service Authority (NSA) has interdicted two of its staff members at the Birim North District office in the Eastern Region over allegations of payroll fraud. The affected staff are the District Manager and the MIS Manager.
According to a press release signed by the NSA Director-General, Felix Gyamfi, the two staff members were found to have intentionally validated and processed monthly allowances for individuals who were not eligible to receive them.
Specifically, they allegedly processed allowances for 29 individuals in the 2024/2025 service year and 49 individuals in the 2023/2024 service year who were either on study leave with pay or in full-time employment.
The NSA investigation revealed that the affected individuals were wrongly listed as regular National Service Personnel, allowing them to receive monthly allowances. This alleged fraudulent activity is part of a larger payroll fraud issue that has been plaguing the Authority nationwide.
The NSA has taken swift action, interdicting the two staff members pending further investigation. The Authority is also conducting a comprehensive clean-up of the enrolment process to prevent similar incidents in the future.
All records submitted for national service enrolment will be cross-checked with the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) database to eliminate cases of double remuneration and identity falsification.
The NSA has warned that any staff found guilty of facilitating such fraud will face dismissal and prosecution. Affected public servants who have been fraudulently receiving allowances will also face consequences, including possible prosecution and being barred from holding public office.
These individuals have been given an ultimatum to report to their respective regional NSA offices by May 23, 2025, to rectify their status.
The National Service Authority has reiterated its commitment to maintaining transparency and accountability in its operations. The Authority has implemented robust electronic measures, including facial verification and the use of the Ghana Card, to prevent fraud and ensure that only eligible individuals receive allowances.
The NSA is cooperating fully with investigations into the matter and has urged the public to exercise restraint in their commentary until the investigations are concluded.
