Achieving the MDGs: RBA Training Workshop Module 6: Investments in Public Management May 9-12, 2005.

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


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


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


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


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

Achieving the MDGs: RBA Training Workshop Module 6: Investments in Public Management May 9-12, 2005.

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