Parliament has approved a total allocation of GH¢8.7 billion to the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) for the 2026 fiscal year.
The amount, precisely GH¢8,769,707,900, is enshrined in the 2026 Appropriation Act and equates to five per cent of the country’s projected total revenue for the year. This adheres to the requirements of Article 252 of the 1992 Constitution, which mandates that not less than five per cent of total revenue be allocated to the DACF.
The approval by the House during proceedings on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, reflects a significant increase of 16.78 per cent compared to the GH¢7.51 billion allocated in 2025.
The DACF serves as a vital financial resource for Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) nationwide as it enables local authorities to undertake essential development projects, improve infrastructure, and enhance service delivery in communities.
According to the approved framework, disbursement of the 2026 allocation will follow an established formula rooted in principles of transparency, equity, and the use of reliable, disaggregated data. This approach ensures objective and fair resource distribution across assemblies, with the goal of fostering balanced regional development.
Parliament is expected to maintain close oversight over the implementation of the fund to guarantee that resources are effectively utilised for tangible improvements in local infrastructure, health, education, and other priority areas.
“The total allocation to the Fund for the 2026 fiscal year is based on five per cent of the projected total revenue for the year. Accordingly, an amount of GHC8,769,707,900 has been allocated to the Fund for 2026, compared to GHC7,510,000,000 allocated in 2025, representing an increase of 16.78 per cent,” parliamentary records indicate.