The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has refuted reports suggesting that it entered into a contract with Safaritech UK.
In an official statement, the GRA clarified that it has no business dealings with the mentioned entity.
The GRA emphasized that it follows due diligence procedures, especially when engaging third-party services to assist in revenue mobilization.
Regarding Safaritech Ghana Limited (SGL), the GRA confirmed that it took reasonable and appropriate steps to comply with all legal requirements before procuring SGL’s services for forensic audits on telecommunication companies in Ghana, among other services.
“GRA further sought the necessary buy-in and acceptance of its Top management and Board of directors before obtaining approval from the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) to use the single-source procurement method for the engagement of SGL in accordance with Section 40 (1) (a) of the Public Procurement Act 2003, (Act 663) as amended”, it explained.
“Subsequently, a contract for the determination and assessment of tax revenue for telecommunication companies in Ghana was signed between GRA and SGL on 17th July, 2018 and not in 2020 as was reported by some sections of the media”, it added.
The GRA highlighted that it obtained necessary approvals from its top management and Board of directors before securing approval from the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) to engage SGL through a single-source procurement method, as permitted by the Public Procurement Act 2003 (Act 663) and its amendments.
The contract between GRA and SGL was signed on July 17, 2018, and not in 2020, as reported by some media outlets.
The GRA expressed satisfaction with SGL’s performance in collaboration with GRA officials since the contract’s inception.
The authority clarified that it has no contract with Safaritech UK and assured the public that it adheres to government procurement procedures and guidelines to ensure value for money in utilizing third-party services.
“It must be noted that the Authority has not signed any contract with Safaritech UK, and has no business dealings with that entity”, it furthered.
As a trusted public service institution, the GRA remains committed to transparency and accountability in its operations.