Budget Department
The Budget Department ensures the prudent planning, allocation, and stewardship of public financial resources. It prepares and manages annual revenue, and expenditure estimates in accordance with the General Revenue Appropriation Act and related legislation, monitors execution throughout the fiscal year, and oversees the Government’s debt portfolio to maintain sustainability and compliance with loan agreements. The Department forecasts cash flows, principal and interest obligations, and reports on fiscal and macroeconomic developments that affect budget performance and interest rates. It coordinates supplementary allocations for tabling in the House of Representatives and ensures all financial transactions and debt service payments are documented and executed accurately and on time.
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Budget Planning & Management
- Prepare annual revenue and expenditure estimates and midyear reviews.
- Monitor budget execution and variance; recommend reallocations and savings.
- Prepare and submit requests for supplementary allocations to the House of Representatives.
- Ensure compliance with the General Revenue Appropriation Act and the General Revenue Supplementary Appropriation Act.
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Debt Portfolio & Cash Flow Management
- Maintain a complete portfolio of domestic and external loans.
- Ensure documentation integrity and timely debt service payments per loan agreements.
- Forecast principal, interest, and cashflow requirements; manage repayment schedules.
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Governance, Reporting & Transparency
- Produce periodic fiscal and debt reports for stakeholders and oversight bodies.
- Coordinate with ministries, departments, and agencies on budget ceilings, releases, and financing needs.
Contact Information
Opening Hours
Friday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
