The 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 withdrawal from public funds.
Oversight Role
This role involves overseeing the implementation of the budgets of both national and county governments.
Controlling Role
The controlling function involves authorizing withdrawals from public funds.
Reporting Role
This role entails the preparation of quarterly, annual and special reports to the legislature and executive.
Advisory Role
This function involves giving advice to Parliament on financial matters where a Cabinet Secretary has stopped the transfer of funds to a State organ or public entity.
Investigation Role
Under Article 252 (1) (a) of the Constitution, the Controller of Budget has the power to conduct investigations on its own initiative or following a complaint by the public.
Arbitration/Mediation Role
The Controller of Budget under Article 252(1) (b) of the Constitution has powers for conciliation, mediation and negotiation.
Public Sensitization Role
This role involves the dissemination of information to the public on budget implementation at both national and county levels.
News and Events
November 23, 2018
Since the year 2015, the Office of the Controller of Budget has consecutively won the […]
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August 20, 2018
The chairman of Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB) H.E. Wycliffe Ambetsa Oparanya and the CEO […]
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August 20, 2018
Funding is fundamental in the realization of the Universal Health Care which is one of […]
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December 14, 2017
Download Forum Report The 6th Annual Conference of Constitutional Commissions and Independent Offices was organized […]
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November 21, 2017
The Office of the Controller of Budget was awarded the 2017 Financial Reporting (FiRe) Award […]
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June 22, 2017
The Office of the Controller of Budget was established under Article 228 of the Constitution […]
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