Government To Complete Fiscal Analysis Office

Government will complete the establishment of a Fiscal Analysis Office (FAO), to provide an in-house capacity on fiscal, financial and budget analysis. Mr Seth Terkper, Minister of Finance said, it would also support the work of Parliament across its legislative, representation and oversight functions. Mr Terkper said this when he presented the 2014 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament in Accra on Tuesday. He said the Ghana Police Service in collaboration with other security agencies, would continue to maintain peace, internal security and stability, to ensure conducive environment for accelerated socio-economic development. The Finance Minister said the Special Weapons and Tactic Unit of the Police Service, would under-go special training to enhance its professional outlook, in order to enhance crime prevention and control. �The Fire Service will be provide with adequate fire hydrants, to enhance fire-fighting and also ensure that Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies improve upon market fire safety, to prevent and contain fire outbreaks in the markets,� he added.