In line with the budget preparation process, the Budget Unit of the Fanteakwa South District Assembly convened a stakeholders meeting to review the 2025 budget performance and to deliberate on the proposed Fee Fixing Resolution for 2026 as according to the Guidelines from Ministry of Finance.
The meeting created an opportunity for stakeholders to examine the Assembly’s financial performance and to provide valuable input on the determination of fees and charges for the upcoming fiscal year.
ATTENDANCE
The number in attendance was fifty seven (57) people comprising of Hon. DCE, some key management staff, private business owners, artisans, cold store operators, chop bar operators and other rate payers.
OPENING
The meeting commenced with an opening prayer from Mr. Isaac Opoku at exactly 10:36 AM after which participants were welcomed by the District Budget Analyst. The DBA in his remarks emphasized on the importance of stakeholders engagement in the budget preparation process and encouraged active participation in the discussions.
Following the welcome address, participants introduced themselves, indicating their names, institutions, groups and businesses they represented. They created an interactive atmosphere and set the tone for constructive dialogue throughout the meeting.
DCE’S OPENING REMARKS
The District Chief Executive joined the meeting shortly after it had commenced and delivered a brief remarks before leaving for another official engagement. In her address she acknowledged the stakeholders involvement and contributions towards budget preparation process. In addition, she highlighted on some key projects that would be undertaken in the District and assured participants of the Assembly’s commitment to ensuring development initiatives respond to the need of the people.
BUSINESS OF DAY
PRESENTATION ON 2026 FEE FIXING RESOLUTION AND 2025 BUDGET PERFORMANCE REPORT
The District Budget Analyst delivered a PowerPoint presentation covering two key areas: the 2025 budget performance report and the proposed fee fixing for 2026. The presentation highlighted the Assembly’s revenue and expenditure performance for the year under review and provided details of the proposed fees and charges for the upcoming fiscal year and included details of the various rates paid by stakeholders. These rates include the following;
Basic Rates: basic rates are rates collected from people between 18 and 69 years.
Property Rate: it is charged on properties in the district, with exemptions like churches, mosques and shrines.
Fees: fees are charges paid for services rendered by the Assembly and other activities that are mobile in nature. Examples are market tolls, lorry park fees, exportations etc.
Fines: these are penalties paid for failing to do the right thing.
Business Operating Permit: this is what permits individuals to start or continue to run a particular business within the district.
Building Permit: this grants the permission for direct use of physical space of land for development purposes.
Rent: income generated from use of Assembly’s properties for accommodation or business purposes.
SUGGESTIONS FROM PARTICIPANTS
- Stakeholders advised that the Assembly should educate drivers of long trucks damaging the roads in the District.
- Stakeholders advised that revenue collectors and all other officers who come on field should have identification tags from the Assembly.
- Stakeholders complained bitterly about water and waste disposals from the Osino Secondary School pouring out on the street and suggested that the Assembly should take necessary measures in solving the problem.
