Course Overview:
This 5-day course, provided by IRES, equips participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage public expenditure and budgeting processes. It covers key aspects such as budgeting techniques, expenditure management, fiscal discipline, and financial accountability within the public sector. Participants will explore methods to ensure that public funds are allocated efficiently and align with policy objectives, improving service delivery and fiscal sustainability.
Course Duration:
- 5 Days
Target Audience:
- Public Finance Managers
- Budget Officers
- Policy Makers
- Government Auditors
- Financial Controllers
- Public Sector Accountants
Personal Impact:
- Gain practical skills in budgeting and expenditure management.
- Learn techniques for ensuring fiscal discipline and efficient resource allocation.
- Improve your ability to manage public funds transparently and accountably.
- Enhance your career prospects in public finance management.
Organizational Impact:
- Strengthen the organization’s capacity to manage public resources effectively.
- Improve financial accountability and transparency within public sector institutions.
- Ensure better alignment of budgets with policy objectives and service delivery goals.
- Contribute to fiscal sustainability and responsible public expenditure.
Course Level:
Course Objectives:
- Understand the principles and processes of public expenditure management.
- Learn how to prepare and implement effective public sector budgets.
- Gain insights into fiscal policy, financial accountability, and control mechanisms.
- Develop strategies for improving resource allocation and managing public sector finances.
- Explore ways to ensure transparency and combat mismanagement of public funds.
Course Outline:
Module 1: Fundamentals of Public Expenditure and Budgeting
- Key Topics:
- Introduction to Public Financial Management (PFM)
- Principles and Objectives of Public Expenditure
- Understanding the Budget Cycle and Budget Classifications
- Case Study: Analysis of a public sector budget process
- Activity: Group discussion on public sector budgeting challenges
Module 2: Budget Preparation and Formulation
- Key Topics:
- Methods of Budget Preparation (Line-item, Program, and Performance Budgets)
- Budgeting for Public Policy and Strategic Planning
- Stakeholder Engagement in the Budget Process
- Real-Life Project: Drafting a budget proposal for a public sector agency
- Activity: Simulation exercise on formulating a government budget
Module 3: Public Expenditure Management and Control
- Key Topics:
- Principles of Public Expenditure Control
- Ensuring Financial Accountability and Transparency
- Techniques for Expenditure Forecasting and Monitoring
- Case Study: Best practices in expenditure management from leading public institutions
- Activity: Group work on identifying gaps in public expenditure control
Module 4: Fiscal Discipline and Financial Accountability
- Key Topics:
- Maintaining Fiscal Discipline in the Public Sector
- Financial Accountability Mechanisms and Reporting
- Role of Auditing in Expenditure Management
- Real-Life Project: Designing financial accountability measures for a government department
- Activity: Discussion on the role of external audits in maintaining fiscal discipline
Module 5: Evaluating Public Expenditure and Budgetary Performance
- Key Topics:
- Techniques for Evaluating Public Spending Efficiency
- Performance-Based Budgeting and Monitoring
- Linking Expenditure to Policy Outcomes and Service Delivery
- Case Study: Evaluating the impact of public expenditure on social services
- Activity: Group presentation on improving budget performance through evaluation
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Course Administration Details:
Methodology
These instructor-led training sessions are delivered using a blended learning approach and include presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials are offered in English. Participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.
Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
Training Venue
The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
Accommodation and Airport Transfer
Accommodation and Airport Transfer are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
Tailor-Made
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
Payment
Payment should be transferred to the IRES account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected]
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