Introduction
Public sector budgeting differs significantly from corporate budgeting, emphasizing transparency, accountability, and service delivery. This course prepares participants to navigate government budgeting processes, policy requirements, and reporting frameworks. Learners gain the tools to plan, allocate, and monitor public funds effectively.
Course Objectives
- Understand government budgeting cycles and legislation.
- Prepare program-based and ministry-level budgets.
- Strengthen financial governance and public accountability.
- Conduct performance-based monitoring and evaluations.
- Improve decision-making in public sector financial management.
Target Audience
- Government finance officers.
- Public administrators and policymakers.
- NGO and nonprofit finance teams.
- Public sector auditors and controllers.
- Anyone involved in government financial operations.
Course Outline
- 5 Sections
- 0 Lessons
- 5 Days
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- Day 1: Public Sector Budgeting Basics• Overview of government budgeting systems.
• Legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Types of public budgets (line-item, program, performance).
• Accountability requirements in public finance.
• T&T: Public budgeting guides, compliance checklists.0 - Day 2: Budget Preparation & Fund Allocation• Preparing ministry/department budgets.
• Linking budgets to public policy and priorities.
• Revenue estimation for government.
• Case study: Budget negotiations and approvals.
• T&T: Allocation tools, policy-budget alignment models.0 - Day 3: Public Expenditure Management• Tracking government spending and commitments.
• Commitment control systems.
• Identifying inefficiencies and leakages.
• Workshop: Strengthen public expenditure systems.
• T&T: Expenditure tracking templates, audit frameworks.0 - Day 4: Monitoring & Reporting in the Public Sector• Compliance reporting and public disclosure.
• Performance audits and financial reviews.
• Reporting indicators for government programs.
• Activity: Build a public sector performance report.
• T&T: Public reporting templates, program evaluation tools.0 - Day 5: Enhancing Transparency & Accountability• Tools for ensuring responsible financial management.
• Citizen engagement and public communication.
• Team presentation: Public budget improvement plan.
• Course summary and certification.
• T&T: Accountability scorecards, governance trackers.0
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