Case Study 1 - Uganda AN ANALYSIS OF UGANDA PAC FOR BENCHMARKING 1 DECEMBER 2014 – INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL, O.R INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.

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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”