achieving the mdgs: rba training workshop module 6: investments in public management may 9-12, 2005
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Achieving the MDGs:RBA Training Workshop
Module 6: Investments in Public Management
May 9-12, 2005
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Key areas
1. Review human resources planning and management across all sectors (e.g. salaries, incentives, hiring standards)
2. Financial and accounting systems
3. Central statistics and record keeping
4. Legislative, judicial and tax systems, and law enforcement
5. Public accountability mechanisms
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Example: Financial and Accounting Systems
Training and salaries for financial and accounting staff in government offices
Training key administrative staff across departments in budgeting and accounting
Software and hardware for procurement, etc Infrastructure for improved financial services Regulatory and supervisory systems and training for
Central Bank staff
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Key elements of public accountability mechanisms
Objectives:– Align budget processes with MDG-based PRS– Ensure proper and effective use of government resources
and development assistance through audits and tracking of inputs and outputs
– Hold decision-makers accountable for their performance
Means:– Track expenditures and outputs (e.g. number of teachers
and doctors)– Rely on third parties for audits and reviews, as necessary – Ensure public transparency
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Example: accountability mechanism of Global Fund
Financial Management Systems
• Accurate transaction records• Effective disbursement systems
• Auditable financial reporting
Institutional Arrangements
• Effective leadership / management• Sufficient IT and infrastructure
• Adequate substantive expertise
Procurement and Supply
• Well-designed supply plan• Effective distribution systems
• Accountability for all transactions
Monitoring and Evaluation
• Collect and record data• Support preparation of reports• Undertake evaluation studies
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Checklist for public accountability mechanisms
Track the following:– Expenditures made against each budget line item– Outputs (e.g. number of teachers, doctors, bednets
purchased and deployed)– Unit costs
Instruments for promoting transparency and accountability include:– Periodic public expenditure reviews– Public parliamentary review– Advance publication of all project documents– Formal channels for civil society participation in
tracking resource flows.– External auditing by private entities