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The control and disposition of all University property, funds and investments are vested in the University Council under Section 10 (page 5) of the University of Cape Coast Law 1992, PNDC Law 278 which succeeded the University of Cape Coast Act, 1971, (Act 390) and also by Statute 14 of Statutes 2012 (page 18) which provide as follows:

The Council shall be responsible for the management and administration of the finances and properties of the University. Council shall have general control over the affairs and public relations of the University including the use of the common seal of the University.

Without prejudice to the generality of provisions of the Law, Council shall:

  1. Control the finances of the University and shall have power to determine finally any question of finance arising out of the administration of the University or the execution of its policy or in the execution of any trust by the University, provided always that before determining any question of finance which directly affects the educational policy of the University, Council shall invite the opinion of the Academic Board and shall take into consideration recommendations made by the Academic Board.

  2. Be responsible for all measures necessary or desirable for the conservation or augmentation of the resources of the University. For this purpose, the University Council may from time to time specify any matter affecting the income or expenditure of the University in respect of which the consent of Council shall be obtained before action is taken or liability is incurred.

  3. Annually determine the expenditure necessary for the maintenance of:

    1. Property of the University

    2. An adequate staff for transacting the academic, financial and administrative business of the University, and shall, in its discretion, appropriate monies for these purposes.

  4. Council shall keep books of accounts and proper records in relation to them. The account books and records shall be in the form approved by the Auditor-General, who shall audit them and forward a report to Council.

  5. Council shall pay in respect of the audit such fees (if any), as the Auditor-General and the Council may agree on, or in the case of failure to agree, such as the Chancellor may determine.

  6. Council shall forward the report received from the Auditor-General with its comments to the Minister responsible for Education for onward transmission to the Government.

Finance Committee

There shall be a Finance Committee which, subject to the general policy, control and with guidance of Council, shall on behalf of Council, perform the executive functions of Council with regard to all financial matters coming within the functions of Council prescribed by and subject to the law and these Statutes.

Without prejudice to the generality of Council's powers, the Finance Committee shall have power to:

  1. Invest and otherwise manage the University funds

  2. Incur, or authorise persons or bodies to incur expenditure from the University funds, including any income accruing to any section of or body within the University.

  3. Control and regulate such expenditure by means of annual or other budgeting, by making allocations subject to any conditions it may determine, and by such means as it may think fit.

  4. Approve annual estimates for transmission to the Government on behalf of Council.

  5. Prepare the annual accounts of the University for approval by Council.

  6. Control and regulate such expenditure in the light of the University's Financial and Stores Regulations.

  7. Carry out any other functions that may be delegated to it by the Council.

It is a pleasure for me to provide a foreword to the revised Financial and Stores Regulations for the University. It is common knowledge that Public Universities in Ghana have challenges financing various programmes and activities. Given the complex nature of the University, and following financial decentralisation, these Regulations are expected to guide Spending Officers in particular and the staff of the University in general to ensure that financial

resources are not only judiciously used but also to ensure compliance with the principles of managing public funds. Thus, the new Regulations incorporate provisions from the following documents:

  1. University of Cape Coast Statutes, 2012
  2. University of Cape Coast Gazette, Vol.51. No.5
  3. University of Cape Coast Special Gazette, Vol.52, No.9
  4. Unified Conditions of Service for Unionised Staff of the Public
  5. Universities of Ghana, 1st January, 2008
  6. Financial Administration Act 2003, Act 654
  7. Financial Administration Regulations 2004
  8. Public Procurement Act 2003, Act 663
  9. Internal Audit Agency Act 2003, Act 658
  10. Labour Act 2003, (Act 657)

The Regulations are also in line with Key Thrust 11 of the University's Corporate Strategy 2012 - 2017 which deals with enforcement of fiscal discipline. It is my expectation that the document will be a useful working

policy document for the University of Cape Coast.

Prof. D. D. Kuupole

Vice-Chancellor

At its 88th Meeting held on Friday, 14th August, 2015, Council on the recommendation of the Finance Committee approved the Report of Ad hoc Committee on the Review of the Financial and Stores Regulations of the University of Cape Coast.

Financial and Stores Regulations

Policy PDF File: 
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FINANCIAL AND STORES REGULATIONS
Policy Type: 
Financial Policy
Year Published: 
2015
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Network and Infrastructure Section

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The Network and Infrastructure Section which used to be called the Computer Centre was established in 1975 as a service unit within the University. It is situated on the ground floor of the Science Building Complex. In 1998, the centre became Semi-Academic in status to emphasise the role of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in the university and the place of Computer Science or computing in the curriculum at all levels.

Currently, it is a dependable lighthouse providing the appropriate Information Communication Technology (ICT) services, computer information and computer management skills to the university and its surrounding communities.

The Section serves the university community in a variety of ways including:

  1. Computer Security
  2. Computer & Network Maintenance [MEB Request]
  3. Informatics Instruction
  4. Computer Auditing
  5. Research Support
  6. Advisory Services
  7. Web Programming & Designing
  8. Software Development
  9. Networking & Communication
  10. Information and Technology Literacy
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Healthcare

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The Directorate of University Health Services is made up of the Hospital and the Environmental Health Section. The hospital which started as a clinic in 1963 was attached to the Adehye Hall. The hospital was later relocated to its present site.

The Hospital was initially meant to cater for the health needs of staff, their dependents and students. Currently, it serves these primary target groups as well as the general public especially the surrounding communities. The bed capacity of the Hospital is eighty (80).

The Environmental Health Section handles all environmentally related hygiene practices including cleaning, dislodging of faecal waste, spraying and fumigation services.

Core Objectives
  1. Provide quality-driven health care to its clients
  2. To be the most qualified, dedicated and highly motivated workforce for appropriate health care delivery
  3. Provide client-focused and friendly environment appropriate for quality healthcare delivery
  4. Provide avenues for developing leaders for the future sustenance of services provided.
  5. Ensure a clean and serene university environment to promote academic work and research.
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Places of Worship

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The University, as an equal opportunity institution maintains religious harmony among staff and students. The university respects and upholds the rights of members within its community to their spiritual growth. As a result, there are places of worship on campus for the main religious groups. The University encourages dialogue and cooperation among the various religious groups in order to promote respect and tolerance.

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Post Office

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The University’s Post Office is located in the Central Administration block at the old site. Services offered include sending and receiving of letters, money transfer, services and the sale of stationery as well as desktop publishing services.

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Bookshops

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Students can purchase books and general stationery from the various bookshops on campus. Two of the major ones are the Kingdom Books and Stationery Shop and EPP Bookshop located at the old site and new site respectively.

 

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Banking

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There are major banks situated on campus to enable staff and students to conduct financial transactions with ease. Some of these banks are the GCB Bank, Agricultural Development Bank, Prudential Bank, Zenith Bank and Pro Credit.

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