No Supplementary Budget for 2026 as Government Realigns Spending – Ato Forson
Finance Minister says government will maintain the approved 2026 budget while reallocating spending within existing appropriations to support priority sectors and fiscal discipline.
- No supplementary budget for the 2026 fiscal year.
- Government to realign spending within existing appropriations.
- Fiscal discipline maintained while funding priority sectors
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that the government will not present a supplementary budget for 2026, stating that spending will instead be realigned within the existing budget approved by Parliament.
Presenting the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament on Thursday, July 23, Dr. Ato Forson said the total appropriation for the year remains unchanged despite adjustments to expenditure priorities.
“The 2026 appropriations remain unchanged. However, we are undertaking a strategic realignment of expenditures within the existing appropriations,” he told Parliament.
The total appropriation for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, stands at GH¢357.1 billion.
According to the Finance Minister, the expenditure adjustments are intended to redirect resources to the government’s priority areas while maintaining fiscal discipline and ensuring efficient use of public funds.
He noted that the approach would enable the government to meet key development objectives without increasing the overall budget approved for the year.
The 2026 Budget Statement, presented in November 2025, projected total expenditure on a commitment basis at GH¢302.5 billion, representing 18.9 percent of Ghana’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Primary expenditure, excluding interest payments, was estimated at GH¢244.7 billion, while compensation for public sector employees, including salaries, pensions, gratuities and social security contributions, was projected at GH¢90.8 billion.
Capital expenditure was estimated at GH¢57.5 billion, with GH¢45.5 billion expected to be financed through domestic sources and GH¢12 billion through foreign loans and grants.
Dr. Ato Forson reaffirmed the government’s commitment to prudent fiscal management, saying public spending would continue to support economic growth and national development priorities while preserving macroeconomic stability.
