Challenges of Revenue Allocation in the Upper West Akim District of the Ghana Health Service

Abstract

Upper West Akim in Ghana's Eastern Region is home to the Ghana Health Service (GHS), and this study seeks to examine income distribution issues for the service. Examine the challenges faced by officials in the Upper West Akim GHS in allocating revenue effectively for health services, investigate the reasons for poor revenue allocation to local government departments (GHS), and evaluate GHS development funds both internally as well as externally. These are the specific goals of the project. The descriptive research design was used, and a quantitative approach was used. High levels of corruption and the usage of state joint local government accounts were found to be issues with income distribution to the Ghana Health Service in Upper West Akim, according to the research. It was also discovered that the difficulties encountered by the authorities included poor financial management, an insufficient auditing system, and the display of incorrect and inadequate accounting data. Furthermore, general tax income, private health insurance, and employee-financed plans were also sources of funding. In order to prevent money from leaking, it is suggested that the financial management of public administration be reformed. Monthly audits of accounting records are also required to guarantee high-quality accounting and auditing processes. After everything was said and done, it was suggested that future research focus on audit quality in connection to revenue distribution to healthcare facilities.