Government Urged to Engage Revenue Collectors on Commission Basis

The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Hon. James Klutse-Avedzi, has reiterated the committee’s recommendation that the government refrain from employing full-time revenue collectors at Municipal and District Assemblies. According to the Chairman, individuals employed as revenue collectors by the government and placed on payrolls often neglect their duties, knowing they will receive their salaries regardless. The committee advocates for all revenue collectors to be contracted on a commission basis, receiving 20% of what they collect. They argue that this approach would incentivize collectors to work harder and increase revenue collection. These sentiments were expressed at the PAC Zonal…