Public Sector Budgeting, PFM Law & Procurement Fundamentals for Effective Fiscal Governance
Venue: Lake Naivasha Resort, Naivasha-Kenya
Date: 16th - 21st March 2026
Cost: Kshs. 80,000 / USD 800
CPD points: 10.0
Overview
Strengthen public financial management with this comprehensive program on public sector budgeting, PFM law, and procurement fundamentals for effective fiscal governance. Participants will develop expertise in budget formulation, execution, and reporting within government contexts, ensuring alignment with policy priorities and legal requirements. The curriculum covers the legal framework governing public finances, including the Public Finance Management Act, procurement regulations, and treasury instructions. Through case studies and practical exercises, attendees will learn to navigate budget cycles, manage procurement processes, and ensure compliance while delivering value to citizens. This program prepares public sector finance professionals to contribute to transparent, accountable, and effective fiscal governance.
Objectives
- Master public sector budgeting processes from formulation through execution and reporting
- Implement PFM legal requirements ensuring compliance with Public Finance Management Act and regulations
- Develop procurement fundamentals expertise navigating tender processes, contract management, and supplier relations
- Create budget execution monitoring systems tracking expenditure against appropriations and identifying variances
- Design internal control frameworks preventing unauthorized expenditure and financial mismanagement
- Implement procurement governance ensuring transparency, competition, and value for money
- Establish fiscal reporting systems providing timely, accurate information to stakeholders
- Develop capacity building programs enhancing PFM capabilities across government departments
- Create citizen engagement approaches making budget information accessible and understandable
Target Audience
- Budget officers and finance professionals in national and county governments
- Procurement officials managing public sector tenders and contracts
- Treasury officials overseeing budget execution and financial reporting
- Audit professionals evaluating public sector financial management
- Parliamentary staff analyzing budgets and expenditure proposals
- Development partners supporting public financial management reforms
- Civil society organizations monitoring government fiscal transparency
- Academics and researchers studying public budgeting and procurement
Methodology
- Budget formulation workshops developing comprehensive budget proposals aligned with strategic priorities
- Legal compliance sessions applying PFM Act requirements to budgeting and procurement scenarios
- Procurement simulation exercises navigating tender processes and contract management
- Case study analyses examining public sector budgeting reforms and innovations
- Internal control design workshops developing controls for common risk areas
- Reporting template development creating standardized fiscal reports
- Peer learning circles sharing PFM challenges and solutions across government contexts
