Ensures that all ministries, departments, statutory bodies, and public enterprises comply with the financial laws, regulations, and policies of the Government of Belize. This function strengthens the financial governance framework across the entire public sector.
Key responsibilities:
- Monitoring compliance with the Financial Management and Audit (FMA) Act, Financial Orders, and related subsidiary legislation across all public entities.
- Issuing financial circulars, instructions, and guidelines to ministries and departments on financial management matters.
- Conducting compliance reviews and assessments of financial management practices in ministries, statutory bodies, and state-owned enterprises.
- Advising on the interpretation and application of financial regulations and policies.
- Supporting the implementation of recommendations from the Internal Audit Department and the Auditor General.
- Reviewing and approving requests for variations from standard financial procedures and regulations.
- Maintaining and updating the Government of Belize's Financial Orders and financial management framework.
- Building capacity in financial management across the public service through training and technical guidance.
