Rans Logistics has repaid GH₵19.1 million to the state, just one week after being cited in a special audit report for overpayments and missing grains.
The Deputy Minister of Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, disclosed the development before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Monday, March 30, 2026.
According to the Deputy Minister, the company acted swiftly following the publication of the Auditor-General’s special report, which had flagged irregularities in payments related to the transportation of rice and maize, including the disappearance of thousands of tonnes of grain.
“On 10 March, I presented the audit findings to Parliament. Exactly a week later, on 17 March, Rans Logistics—the company identified in the report—refunded GH₵19.1 million to the state,” Mr. Ampem told the committee.
He described the refund as early evidence of the audit’s effectiveness in safeguarding public resources.
However, the Deputy Minister clarified that the amount returned does not cover the full extent of the company’s alleged infractions. The audit had also revealed that Rans Logistics was paid for over 7,000 metric tonnes of rice that remain unaccounted for.
“We are expecting the value of these 7,000 metric tonnes of rice to be reimbursed as well. The Attorney-General is working with his team to recommend the appropriate course of action for all the identified breaches,” Mr. Ampem stated.
He emphasized that the swift repayment highlights the core objective of the audit exercise.
“This example highlights the importance of the audit. Its objective was to safeguard state resources, and it is already beginning to achieve that purpose,” he said.
The Public Accounts Committee continues to examine the audit findings, with other companies named in the report also facing scrutiny as the state moves to recover all outstanding amounts.
