Public Sector Reporting Excellence, Accountability Frameworks & Government Financial Transparency
Venue: Lake Naivasha Resort, Naivasha-Kenya
Date: 9th - 14th February 2026
Cost: Kshs. 80,000 / USD 800
CPD points: 10
Overview
Elevate public sector financial management through this comprehensive program in government reporting excellence, accountability framework development, and transparency enhancement that builds citizen trust and enables effective governance. Participants will master international public sector accounting standards while adapting them to local contexts, developing financial reporting systems that provide clear, comprehensive, and timely information to stakeholders. The curriculum emphasizes practical approaches to implementing accrual accounting in government, developing performance-based reporting, and creating citizen-centric financial communications that enhance public understanding and engagement. Through case studies from African governments and international best practices, attendees will learn to design reporting frameworks that meet diverse stakeholder needs while strengthening internal controls and preventing financial mismanagement. This program prepares public financial managers to lead transparency initiatives that demonstrate stewardship of public resources.
Objectives
- Implement International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) adapting global standards to local government contexts and capacities
- Design comprehensive public sector financial statements including statement of financial position, financial performance, cash flows, and changes in net assets
- Develop performance reporting frameworks linking financial information with service delivery outcomes and strategic objectives
- Create citizen-centric financial reports and communications enhancing public understanding and engagement with government finances
- Establish accountability frameworks clarifying roles, responsibilities, and consequences throughout the financial management cycle
- Implement internal control systems and audit trails ensuring accuracy, completeness, and reliability of financial reporting
- Develop transparency portals and open data initiatives making government financial information accessible and usable
- Design capacity building programs enhancing financial reporting capabilities across government departments and levels
Target Audience
- Accountants general and heads of government accounting and reporting functions
- Public sector financial controllers and reporting managers
- Audit officials evaluating government financial statements and reporting practices
- Treasury officials overseeing government-wide financial management and reporting standards
- Development partners supporting public financial management reforms and transparency initiatives
- Local government finance officers implementing standardized reporting across decentralized units
- Parliamentary budget office staff analyzing government financial reports for legislative oversight
- Civil society organizations monitoring government financial transparency and accountability
Methodology
- Standards implementation workshops applying IPSAS requirements to specific government accounting and reporting scenarios
- Reporting design sessions creating comprehensive financial statement packages and accompanying narratives
- Case study analyses examining public sector reporting innovations and challenges across different country contexts
- Transparency tool development designing citizen reports, infographics, and data visualization for public financial information
- Internal control workshops developing control activities ensuring reporting accuracy and preventing misstatement
- Peer learning circles sharing experiences and solutions in public sector reporting implementation
- Simulation exercises preparing and presenting government financial reports to simulated oversight bodies and public audiences
