West Pokot County Programme Based Budget 2016/2017

Abstract

The FY 2016/2017 Programme Based Budget for West Pokot County sets out the administration’s priority programs and estimates to be implemented in the Medium Term Expenditure Framework under the devolved system of government. Program-Based budgeting is a process through which inputs or resources are linked to results proposed. It makes explicit the purposes of spending and the results to be achieved. Proposed results are defined as outputs and outcomes and performance indicators are used to track these results. Programmes are designed to ensure strong linkage between policy, planning and budgeting. The two levels of Government, in a meeting of the National and County Governments Co-coordinating Summit held from 10th to 11th February 2016, agreed on measures to be undertaken by the two levels of Government to address challenges facing devolution. These measures include the policy on austerity, introduction of measures to enhance revenue collection, analysis of the functions at the County Government level with a view to eliminating duplication and wastage of public resources and a Commitment to adhere to the agreed streamlined process of funds flow between the National and County Governments. The county government of West Pokot is committed to ensuring the success of devolution. In this regard, the need for continued fiscal discipline and prudent utilization of public resources is emphasized. This therefore calls for greater transparency and accountability in public finance management at the county level.