Cash forecasting and financial mgt controls Pauline K Mpofu Mompati D Nwako Division of Budget Administration Ministry of Finance & Development Planning, Botswana
Cash forecasting and financial mgt controls Cash forecasts The receipts and expenditures as outlined in the Governments Budget Any shortfall has to financed in some way – cash (loans or drawing down reserves) Botswana does not in the strict sense have cash forecasting
Needs for cash forecasting Smoothening of seasonality of inflows against outflows Ensure cash is available to meet Government obligations
Forecasting considerations Factors peculiar to the revenue item The base of the previous year Capacity for growth
Management Controls Cash flow reporting Monthly, weekly, daily Cash inflow control Improved collection plans Cash outflow control Control of Cash balances
Other mgt controls considerations Transparency In account lines e.g subsidies Foreign payments Personal Emoluments/allowances