To promote effective resource mobilization and propose allocations consistent with Vision 2020, Millennium Development Goals, and National Strategic Development Plan, within a given macroeconomic, framework, and to ensure effectiveness and efficiencies in the utilisation of the allocated resources.
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Responsible for preparation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the national budget.
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Analyses and discusses ministerial budget submissions and other internal or external operations which impact on the Government of Lesotho budget.
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Recommends resource allocation and performance targets consistent with the agreed policy objectives and financial constraints.
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Facilitates the efficient and effective implementation of the approved ministerial programmes/activities through timely issuance of spending authorities
(warrants).
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Manages the government budget through production of realistic budget estimates and budget performance reports in order to apprise the Executive, the
Legislature and the public at large of the nature and scope of government programmes and how such programmes are financed.
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Takes measures to ensure that government expenditures are incurred in consistence with laws and regulations governing the use of government finances.
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Undertakes medium-term budget reviews in order to improve on budgetary management and performance.
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Undertakes physical monitoring of development programmes.
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Assists in the presentation of the Government of Lesotho consolidated budget for discussion and approval by the Executive (Cabinet) and Legislature
(Parliament).