KAMPALA- Government is contemplating the establishment of a new committee tasked with assessing and appraising accounting officers across the country as part of a concerted effort to improve service delivery
This move, revealed by the Head of Public Service, Lucy Nakyobe, aims to hold accounting officers to higher standards of accountability and performance.
Speaking at a two-week retreat organized by the Ministry of Local Government for accounting officers at the National Leadership Institute in Kyankwanzi District, Nakyobe emphasized the need for these officers to meet performance targets.
She made it clear that any accounting officer who fails to meet at least 50% of their performance targets would be required to resign.
Benjamin Kumumanya, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government, expressed full support for the government’s initiative to hold accounting officers accountable.
However, he also underscored the importance of addressing the challenges accounting officers face in the field.
Key concerns raised by the accounting officers included the need for salary enhancements to match the demands of their roles, as well as a lack of transport for inspecting and monitoring government projects.
Responding to the issue of salary enhancements, Nakyobe reiterated the government’s position on prioritizing pay increases for scientists and military personnel before addressing the salary concerns of other sectors.
The retreat, which brought together accounting officers from across the country, is part of an ongoing effort by the Ministry of Local Government to improve governance and service delivery at the local level.
As the government moves forward with these plans, many are hopeful that these efforts will lead to more efficient public service delivery, improved accountability, and greater public trust in the management of government resources.
