SOE Governance Induction training module for SOE Board Directors developed and training programme commenced 1 Copy of training programme SOEMD, MoF 4 4 SOE Performance Key performance indicators (KPIs) agreed and approved by Boards and responsible Minister for at least 5 SOEs. Target number of 5 SOEs 5 Copy of approved KPIs; evidence of approval by Minister SOEMD, MoF 5 25 Training for Training programme to support the accounting function in line-Ministries commenced 1 Training programme and copies of training reports Systems Support Unit, MoF 2 2 Treasury Instructions Finalise and approve revised Treasury Instructions 1 Confirmation of Cabinet approval MoF 3 3 Monitoring arrears Information report on the extent of arrears, including arrears in relation to orders not supported by a purchase order, available by 30th June 2012 and target set for reduction by June 2013. 1 Report from Accounting Division Accounts, MoF 5 5 Finance Sector Coordination Improved coordination across the Finance Sector as evidenced by the number of Finance Sector Advisory Committee meetings held in FY 2011/12 (since last assessment) 1 Minutes of meetings CEO, MoF 2 2 Procurement Reform Develop a credible action plan in response to procurement review findings 1 Action plan, minutes of discussion in PFM Task Force or Finance Sector Coordination meeting MoF 3 3
Tax Arrears report submitted to Revenue Board Inland Revenue Database The RMS Inland Revenue Database upgrade completed 1 Completion Report on database Upgrade MfR 3 3 Tax legislation The legislative framework (Income Tax Act 1974 & Income Tax Administration Act 1974) for Inland Revenue Service will be reviewed to modernize language and style and introduce self assessment for Income Tax 1 Report on review with proposed amendments MfR 4 4 Max. Possible Score 97
Inland Revenue staff training and motivation Training needs analysis and staff engagement survey completed for Inland Revenue Services Copy of TNA and executive summary of Staff Engagement approved by CEO, MFR MfR Copy of TNA provided Copy of Staff Engagement Action Plan provided Inland Revenue Information systems Development of a strategic IT Plan for Inland Revenue Services, and approval of the Plan Copy of IT Plan approved by CEO, MFR MFR Copy of Strategic IT Plan provided Inland Revenue Debt Collection strategy Drafting of a Debt Collection Strategy for Inland Revenue Services Copy of Debt Strategy approved by CEO, MFR MFR Copy of collections and enforcement strategy provided
Procurement systems Publication of information on tenders awards over 500,000SAT and standard templates for service tenders on MoF web site Web site print out MoF Intention is to achieve this by June 2012 Debt Management Unit Debt Management Unit established and MTDMS reviewed with new targets agreed for 2012/13 Contracts for staff. Fiscal strategy with inputs on debt strategy/ performance Aid, MoF New staff already in place Is the other indicator a fiscal strategy or a debt mgt strategy? Strategic Plan for Internal Audit Strategic Plan for Internal audit across Government completed and submitted for consideration Documentary evidence of submission to cabinet Internal Audit, MoF In draft form as at 18 April Budget Planning Committee Budget Cycle adhered to and links with planning strengthened as evidenced by Budget Planning Committee meetings taking place at least quarterly in FY 2011/12. (Number of meetings) (since last assessment) Minutes of meetings EPPD, Budget & Aid - MoF Further meetings expected as budget is being finalized Budget review Mid term review of 2011-12 budget and performance framework publically released Publically available review report EPPD, Budget How will this be published Budget cycle Adherence to budget cycle for the budget preparation process in preparing 2012/12 budget Copies of budget circulars Budget, MoF Awaiting copies of budget circulars Communication strategy Communication/ engagement strategy for private sector and civil society prepared Evidence of submission of strategy to Cabinet MoF Completed Copy of the FK or Cabinet Decision? Inland Revenue Customer Survey Customer satisfaction survey completed by MfR Customer Survey Report MfR These are now being completed quarterly – copy of? Inland Revenue Tax Arrears A tax arrears report will be prepared Exec summary of tax arrears report submitted to Revenue Board MfR Awaiting data cleansing as RMS is upgraded. Data can then be used to compile the report
On course for June Inland Revenue Database The RMS Inland Revenue Database upgrade completed Completion Report on database Upgrade MfR Phase 1 completed Other modules being implemented under Phase 2 Tax legislation The legislative framework (Income Tax Act 1974 & Income Tax Administration Act 1974) for Inland Revenue Service will be reviewed to modernize language and style and introduce self assessment for Income Tax Report on review with proposed amendments MfR 2 Bills are now before Parliament, and have gone through first reading
Annex 6 Possible Targets for end June 2013 (Developed mid 2011, and may now be out of date. Refer to discussion in section 8.2.2 above) Ref Indicator Title Policy Actions Target No. of deliverables Means of verification Responsible Weight (max 5) Score (Target. x Weight) Strengthened planning systems 1 Sector Planning Number of sector plans approved with content including: at least 3 key performance indicators with targets, institutional arrangements including non-government entities, and an annual review mechanism. Target number of 13 sectors 4 Approval of Sector plans by CDC or Cabinet EPPD and 5 20 3 Sector Monitoring Number of Sector Plans being monitored with annual review meetings with all stakeholders to discuss progress/ constraints and performance indicators. Target number of 5 sectors 5 Minutes of sector meetings EPPD and 5 25 Enhanced economic contribution of SOEs 5 SOE Governance % of SOE Boards with no Government Ministers or officials – Target of 75% 1 List of Board appointments SOEMD, MoF 4 4 5 SOE Governance Induction training completed for at least 50% of SOE Board Directors. 1 Training Reports SOEMD, MoF 4 4 6 SOE Performance Key performance indicators (KPIs) agreed for at least 15 SOEs 10 Copy of approved KPIs SOEMD, MoF 5 50 Improved Public Financial Management Systems 10 Finance Sector Coordination No. of Finance Sector Advisory Committee meetings held in FY 2012/13 4 Minutes of meetings CEO, MoF 2 8 11 Procurement systems Database maintained with information on all tender board decision 1 Database report MoF 2 2
strategy sector and civil society under implementation meetings and copy of engagement program Other milestones Updating Customs Database The MfR customs database, ASYCUDA, will be upgraded 1 Copy of upgrade report MfR 2 2 Inland Revenue Staff Training Staff training programme under implementation 1 Copy of training report MfR 2 2 Inland Revenue Taxpayer Information Improved accessibility and quality of information made available for tax payers and introduction of taxpayer education campaigns 1 MFR publications and web site and education campaign reports MfR 4 4 Updating Tax legislation The revision to IR income tax legislation approved by Parliament and enacted 1 Copy of New Income Tax Act and Income Tax Administration Act MfR 5 5 Training for line-Ministries Training programme on accounting procedures and Finance One rolled out to at least 50% of 1 Training programme and copies of training reports Accounts + Systems Support Unit, MoF 4 4 Max. Possible Score 169