Minister Says Preparation Of A Complete Budget Is Basic Requirement For Sound Local Government

The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Nii Laryea Afotey-Agbo, says preparation of a comprehensive and realistic budget is the basic requirement for sound local government, public financial management and local service delivery. He said a comprehensive budget is the bedrock on which other reforms on reporting, accounting and auditing could be achieved to ensure effective, transparent and accountable utilisation of resources. Mr Afotey-Agbo said this at the Greater Accra Regional budget hearing of the 2013 composite budgets of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies.