FAQs – Page 2 – Office of the Controller of Budget

Why should I participate in the public presentation of the Budget?

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May 15, 2015

You should participate in the public presentation of the Budget because it is a Constitutional requirement. It is also through such forums that citizens give their consent to a County Government to tax them in order to raise the required revenue and to incur expenses for each financial year. The Budget-making process must, therefore, involve

How much County revenue may be allocated to recurrent or development expenditure?

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May 15, 2015

The law requires that public finances are managed in accordance with the principles of fiscal responsibility, which state that a minimum of thirty per cent of the County Government’s budget be allocated to development expenditure. This implies that a maximum of seventy percent of the County Government budget shall be allocated to recurrent expenditure.

How can we influence the Budget while it is being developed?

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May 15, 2015

The public will be invited to participate in the process of formulating the Budget. You can give proposals on expenditure limits for the Government, or how much money should be spent by each ministry or department and on what.

What is development expenditure?

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May 15, 2015

Development expenditure plays a pivotal role in the growth of your County. This expenditure relates to costs incurred in order to create assets that will provide long-term public goods, including roads, hospitals, schools and airports. Such expenditure tends to cover the construction of buildings, both residential and for office purposes; purchase of durable and longterm

What is recurrent expenditure?

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May 15, 2015

Recurrent expenditure consists of regular expenses that go into the running of the County. These include salaries and allowances paid to County employees; operational costs such as travelling and accommodation, telephone, electricity and water bills; maintenance costs incurred on equipment, buildings and installations; as well as funding for costs incurred to cover compulsory obligations such

What does a County Government’s expenditure consist of?

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May 15, 2015

A County Government’s expenditure comprises Recurrent Expenditure and Development Expenditure.

How much money does my County get from National Government?

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May 15, 2015

The correct number for the national transfer to each county is contained in the annual County Allocation of Revenue Act. In 2013/14, this information was contained in the County Allocation of Revenue Act (CARA) 2013.

How does a County receive these monies?

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May 15, 2015

First, a County receives equitable share of at least 15 per cent of ordinary revenue raised by the National Government, which is deposited into the Consolidated Fund. The Controller of Budget is mandated by the Constitution under Article 206 (4) to ensure that this fund is utilised in accordance with the Law. This money is

What are the sources of revenue for a County Government?

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May 15, 2015

What is revenue?

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May 15, 2015

Revenue is the amount of money received by or on behalf a County Government.

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