Case Study 1 - Uganda AN ANALYSIS OF UGANDA PAC FOR BENCHMARKING 1 DECEMBER 2014 – INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL, O.R INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Uganda From the material in the training manual, review the case study on Uganda and identify the following: Learning points “Impossible” recommendations Bridging the gap Discuss the findings with the group.
Learning points Involvement of the media and civil society groups Prominence of the PAC Multi-party government – political competition Capability and approach of the PAC Chair Expertise of the members Strong relationship between PAC and SAI – cooperation, quality relationship Opposition party chairs PAC Professionalism Qualified accountants on the Committee and in staff Stronger financial management expertise Auditor General focused on improving the timeliness
“Impossible” recommendations Power to call government ministers and expert witnesses Three individual PACs – central government, local government and public enterprises and state corporations
Bridging the Gap Financial management training Institute adequate public finance legislation Clear legislative timetable for government reporting, external audit, parliamentary scrutiny and government follow up Greater independence for the AG Increased funding – resources Reasonable number of members – “questioners”