Government Accounting 1 Module 2-Legal Framework of Financial Management- November 21-December 16, 2022

Course Overview:

This module provides an introduction to the various laws, instructions and regulations governing the public service. It also introduces participants to a general overview of government legal framework and Cabinet decisions.


Government Accounting 1-Module 2 Legal Framework of Public Financial Management-May 2-June 10, 2022



Welcome to Government Accounting 1 Module 1.
I am Naomi Jackson Forrester your course coordinator. I am a Capability Development Specialist (CDS) at the Management Institute for National Development (M.I.N.D.)
Online courses require different skills and ways to study, therefore as an online participant self motivation and significant time commitment are paramount. I would encourage you to start exploring your online learning environment to become familiar with the features. The details of the tutorial, including reading materials, class recordings, assessment information etc. are posted on this platform. It is imperative that you regularly check the platform for updates and resources.
I am looking forward to working with you. I may be contacted by email using Naomi.JacksonForrester@mind.edu.jm or (876) 9271761 Ext 240.
Again a warm welcome to you.





Course Overview:

This module provides an introduction to the various laws, instructions and regulations governing the public service. It also introduces participants to a general overview of government legal framework and Cabinet decisions.

 

General Objectives

This module will help participants to:

·         Understand the laws, instructions and regulations governing the public sector

·         Understand the management and accountability systems within the public sector

·         Understand the importance of Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) to public financial management

·         Gain knowledge of the Staff Orders

·         Appreciate the laws and regulations of the public sector

Specific Objectives

At the end of the module, participants should be able to:

Knowledge

·            State the relevance of the Constitution to public finance

·           Discuss the procurement procedures

·            Explain the regulations regarding parliamentary proceedings and Cabinet decisions

·           Outline the various Acts governing public financial management

·           Explain the importance of the Access to Information Act in relation to Public Financial Management

·            Explain the importance of the FAA Act

·            Discuss the relevance of POCA and AML Act to Public Financial Management

·            Outline the relevance of the Staff Orders to Public Finance

 

Performance

·         Apply the procurement regulations during the procurement process

·         Compute GCT and Customs revenues

·         Utilise the guidelines as outlined by the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service (MoFPS) in performing accounting functions

·         Perform tasks within the guidelines outlined in the various Acts as issued by the MoFPS

 

Attitude

·         Appreciate the various regulations which govern Public Financial Management in the public service