Office of the Controller of Budget

The Office of the Controller of Budget (OCOB) is an independent office established under Article 228 of the Constitution of Kenya with the core mandate being to oversee implementation of the budgets of the National and County Governments by authorizing the withdrawal from public funds. [Read More]

 

The roles of The Office of the Controller of Budget (OCOB) are:

Oversight Role

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Investigation Role

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Controlling Role

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Public Sensitization Role

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Reporting Role

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Advisory Role

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Arbitration/Mediation Role

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Our Vision

A country where public funds are utilized prudently

Our Mision

To oversee implementation of Government budgets through timely authorization of withdrawals from Public Funds and reporting on utilization.

Core Values

Integrity, Transparency & Accountability, Professionalism, Independence, Creativity & Innovativeness and Teamwork.

News and Events


OCOB INDUCTS NEW AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE TO STRENGTHEN ACCOUNTABILITY
May 5, 2025

The Controller of Budget poses with Audit and Risk Committee Members and staff from OCoB. [...]

CONTROLLER OF BUDGET LAUNCHES WORKSHOP ON EXCHEQUER APPROVAL GUIDELINES AT THE KENYA SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT
October 7, 2024

FCPA Dr. Margaret Nyakang’o, CBS giving her opening remarks The Controller of Budget, FCPA Dr. [...]

CONTROLLER OF BUDGET CHAMPIONS KAKAMEGA FOREST CONSERVATION THROUGH ADOPT A FOREST PROJECT
September 20, 2024

In a strong demonstration of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and commitment to Environmental, Social, and [...]