“You think IGP would be happy?” – PAC orders CWSA to recover over GH¢300K owed by 72 Police stations

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has directed the Community Water and Sanitation Agency (CWSA) to take immediate steps to recover more than GH¢300,000 owed by 72 police stations and posts across the country.

The directive follows concerns over unpaid water bills owed to the agency by various public institutions.

PAC Chairperson Abena Osei-Asare expressed concern about the outstanding debt and questioned why the CWSA had not pursued the appropriate authorities to recover the money.

She said the amount, although significant to the agency, could be resolved through direct engagement with the leadership of the Ghana Police Service.

“You think the IGP would be happy that 72 police posts or police stations owe just GH¢300,000? If you go to him today, he will write a cheque for you. GH¢300,000 for 72 posts and this is how you want to embarrass the police? That 72 of their outfits owe GH¢300,000 to Community Water. You better go to the IGP and collect the money.”

Madam Osei-Asare therefore directed the management of the CWSA to engage the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) over the outstanding bills and seek his intervention to facilitate payment.

The debt, which exceeds GH¢300,000, has reportedly accumulated from water services provided to the affected police stations and posts.

The PAC also warned that prolonged delays in settling such arrears could place pressure on the financial operations of the CWSA, particularly if public institutions continue to accumulate unpaid bills.

The Committee urged the agency to strengthen its recovery efforts and ensure that outstanding debts are pursued promptly.

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