Nat’l Tymes News Desk
FINANCE Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has proposed a new incentive system that will allow tax centres across the country to keep a percentage of the revenue they collect.
The move is aimed at motivating staff and improving working conditions at the centres.
Dr. Forson made the proposal during a visit to the Kinbu Tax Service Centre as part of his nationwide engagements with frontline revenue officers. The visits are meant to help government better understand the challenges faced by staff and find ways to improve revenue collection.
According to the Finance Minister, the retained funds would be used by individual tax centres to upgrade their facilities and address logistical and welfare needs of staff. He said this would help create a more supportive working environment for revenue officers.
Dr. Forson stressed that a motivated and well-resourced workforce is key to improving Ghana’s revenue mobilisation. He noted that the country urgently needs increased revenue to support development and public services.
The Finance Minister also praised the Kinbu Tax Service Centre staff for their dedication and hard work. He expressed confidence that with the right incentives and support, Ghana’s revenue performance can improve significantly.
Chairman of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Board, Hon. Kweku Ricketts-Hagan, welcomed the Minister’s visit and described the proposal as timely. He reaffirmed the Board’s commitment to reforming and retooling the GRA, while also improving staff welfare nationwide.
Source: Nationaltymes.com
