Departmental Profile
Our specialized departments driving audit excellence across Ghana
Our Organizational Structure
The Audit Service is made up of six (6) departments. A Deputy Auditor-General (DAG) heads each department. Five departments focus on audit delivery across different sectors, while the Finance and Administration Department provides essential support services to audit staff across the country.
In addition, several specialized units operate directly under the Auditor-General's Office, providing legal, public affairs, parliamentary liaison, internal audit, and quality assurance services.
Audit Departments
Specialized units conducting audits across all sectors of government
Finance & Administration Department
Provides support services to all audit staff across the country through nine specialized units
Accounts
Manages financial accounting and reporting for the Service.
Budget
Handles budget preparation, monitoring and expenditure control.
Payroll
Processes staff compensation and related payments.
Human Resource
Manages recruitment, placement and staff welfare.
IT Technical
Provides IT infrastructure and systems support.
Training & Human Resource Development
Coordinates professional development and capacity building.
Estates
Manages office facilities and property maintenance.
Procurement
Handles purchasing and supply chain operations.
Transport
Manages vehicle fleet and transportation logistics.
Units Under the Auditor-General's Office
Specialized units reporting directly to the Auditor-General
Internal Audit
Conducts internal audits of the Ghana Audit Service itself.
Legal
Provides legal advice and handles litigation matters for the Service.
Public Affairs
Manages public relations, communications and stakeholder engagement.
Parliamentary
Coordinates with Parliament on audit reports, PAC hearings and legislative matters.
Quality Assurance, Monitoring & Evaluation
Ensures audit quality standards, monitors performance and evaluates outcomes.
Our Audit Methodology
All departments follow standardized audit methodologies aligned with International Standards of Supreme Audit Institutions (ISSAI). Our approach ensures consistency, quality, and compliance across all audit engagements.
Planning
Risk assessment and audit planning
Execution
Fieldwork and evidence gathering
Reporting
Findings and recommendations
Follow-up
Implementation monitoring
Our Workforce
The Ghana Audit Service employs qualified professionals across various disciplines to deliver high-quality audit services.