The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) has issued an important update affecting all teaching staff under the Ghana Education Service (GES). A new press release dated 25th November 2025 confirms that two major allowances—the GES Continuous Professional Development (CPD) allowance and the GES Complimentary Data allowance—will not be paid in November 2025 as originally scheduled.
Instead, both allowances have been pushed forward to December 2025 due to a technical challenge encountered during the final payroll run.
This announcement overrides earlier information based on the newly reviewed GES Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which set November as the official payment month for the two allowances. With the new directive from the Controller, teachers should now expect both payments on 18th December 2025, to be processed together with the December salaries.
Reason for the Delay
According to the official statement issued by the Head of Public Relations at the CAGD, a technical hitch disrupted the processing of two categories of allowances intended for the November 2025 payroll. The department made the decision to pause the allowances temporarily in order to avoid delaying the entire November salary for all Government of Ghana workers.
This unexpected system challenge meant that allowances specifically affecting education sector staff could not be finalized in time for the November run.
New Payment Date Confirmed
The Controller has now confirmed a new official disbursement date:
✅ GES CPD Allowance 2025 → 18th December 2025
✅ GES Complimentary Data Allowance 2025 → 18th December 2025
These payments will be released alongside the December 2025 salaries. The Controller expressed regret for the inconvenience caused and assured workers that the issue is being resolved to prevent future disruptions.
What This Change Means for GES Staff
The CPD and Data allowances are essential components of teacher welfare. While their scheduled month of payment was previously tied to November through the updated Collective Agreement, this new communication from the CAGD takes precedence as the most current and authoritative update.
- CPD Allowance
The CPD allowance supports teachers in:
✅ Attending workshops and seminars
✅ Upgrading professional knowledge
✅ Improving teaching and learning delivery
- Complimentary Data Allowance
This digital support allowance ensures that teachers can:
✅ Conduct online research
✅ Prepare lessons digitally
✅ Engage learners through virtual platforms
✅ Access educational technology tools
These allowances directly enhance teaching effectiveness, digital access, and overall professional development.
Why Teachers Should Take Note
GES staff are advised to disregard earlier timelines targeting November and align their expectations with the Controller’s updated payment schedule.
This means:
- No CPD or Data allowance will be paid in November 2025
- Both allowances will be processed together in December 2025
- Payments will reflect on the December payroll issued on 18th December 2025
The clarification helps teachers plan their finances accurately and ensures that the public has a clear understanding of the updated timeline.
Conclusion
The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department has officially confirmed a change in the disbursement month for the GES CPD and Complimentary Data allowances. Due to a technical issue encountered in November, the allowances have been rescheduled for 18th December 2025, coinciding with the December salary.
Teachers are encouraged to note the new date and rely on credible updates from official government channels and trusted education news platforms for any further announcements.
This latest communication reinforces the government’s commitment to transparency and timely payment, even in the face of unexpected administrative challenges.
Source: GESHub.org
