Public Finance Management Act of Kenya
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The Public Finance Management Act of Kenya is a key law that governs how public funds are raised, managed, and accounted for across national and county governments, defining the roles and responsibilities of financial authorities including the National Treasury.
Statements (50)
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| instanceOf |
Act of Parliament of Kenya
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public finance law ⓘ |
| abbreviation | PFM Act NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
county governments of Kenya
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national government of Kenya ⓘ |
| basedOn | Constitution of Kenya 2010 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country | Kenya ⓘ |
| definesRoleOf |
Accounting Officers in national government
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Auditor-General of Kenya NERFINISHED ⓘ Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury NERFINISHED ⓘ Controller of Budget of Kenya NERFINISHED ⓘ County Executive Committee Members for Finance NERFINISHED ⓘ County Treasuries NERFINISHED ⓘ National Treasury of Kenya NERFINISHED ⓘ Receiver of Revenue ⓘ |
| enforcedBy |
County Treasuries
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National Treasury of Kenya NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| establishes |
Public Sector Accounting Standards framework in Kenya
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framework for county government budget process ⓘ framework for intergovernmental fiscal relations ⓘ framework for national government budget process ⓘ |
| governs | public finance in Kenya ⓘ |
| implements | public finance provisions of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| objective |
ensure effective and efficient use of public resources
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ensure fiscal responsibility ⓘ promote accountability in public finance ⓘ promote transparency in public finance ⓘ |
| regulates |
accounting for public funds in Kenya
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budget execution in Kenya ⓘ budget preparation in Kenya ⓘ cash management in Kenya ⓘ financial reporting in Kenya ⓘ internal audit in public entities in Kenya ⓘ management of public assets in Kenya ⓘ management of public funds in Kenya ⓘ management of public liabilities in Kenya ⓘ procurement-related financial controls in Kenya ⓘ public debt management in Kenya ⓘ raising of public funds in Kenya ⓘ |
| requires |
annual financial statements for county governments
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annual financial statements for national government ⓘ audit of public accounts by Auditor-General ⓘ preparation of county fiscal strategy papers ⓘ preparation of national budget policy statement ⓘ regular financial reporting by public entities ⓘ submission of budget estimates to Parliament ⓘ submission of budget estimates to county assemblies ⓘ |
| sector | public finance management ⓘ |
| shortName | Public Finance Management Act NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury
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Public Finance Management Act of Kenya
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