Taita Taveta County Fiscal Strategy Paper 2020

Abstract

The 2020 Taita Taveta County Fiscal Strategy Paper sets out the framework for the preparation of the 2020/21 budget in accordance with Section 117 of the Public Finance Management Act, 2012. It articulates key economic policies and fiscal strategies as well as sector-based expenditure programs that the County intends to implement for the realization of the County Integrated Development Plan(CIDP) 2018-2022. The Medium-Term Expenditure Framework aims at ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in the implementation of the development activities outlined in the 2019 County Annual Development Plan(CADP). This is aimed at creating a conducive fiscal environment, adequate for financing of priority programmes and projects by the departments in the County. This strategic paper is divided into 4 chapters: Chapter 1 gives the general overview and rationale for preparation of this document. It also highlights the major achievements made and challenges faced by the county government. Chapter 2 outlines the economic context in which the 2020-2021 MTEF budget will be prepared. It provides an overview of the recent economic development and macro- 2020 County Fiscal Strategy Paper economic outlook covering the national and county scene. Chapter 3 outlines the fiscal framework under which the 2020/2021 budget will be based. It briefly highlights the county’s resource envelop for FY 2020/2021 and further presents the spending priorities for the next budget. Chapter 4 finally presents the sectors and departmental spending ceilings for 2020/21 budget and the medium term.