Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that the government will not seek parliamentary approval for supplementary estimates as part of the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review.
According to him, the expenditure framework approved by Parliament at the beginning of the year remains unchanged, reflecting the government’s commitment to maintaining fiscal discipline.
Presenting the review to Parliament on Thursday, July 24, Dr Forson said the purpose of the exercise was to provide an update on the performance of the economy and the implementation of government policies rather than request additional spending authority.
“Mr Speaker, I am not here to seek a supplementary estimate; the 2026 appropriations remain unchanged,” he told Parliament.
The Finance Minister added that the government’s adherence to its approved fiscal framework had eliminated the need for revisions to the 2026 budget estimates.
The Mid-Year Budget Review provided updates on key economic indicators, government expenditure, borrowing plans and policy measures for the remainder of the year.