Office of the President MPS: Table of Contents Office of the President PRELIMINARY Foreword Abbreviations and Acronyms Structure of Report Executive Summary Vote: 1 Office of the President Staff Establishment Structure V1: V2: Vote Performance for FY 213/14 and Planned Outputs for FY 214/15 V3: Detailed Planned Outputs for FY 214/15 V4: Proposed Budget Allocations for 214/15 and the Medium Term V5: Vote Crosscutting Issues Vote: 2 State House Staff Establishment Structure V1: V2: Vote Performance for FY 213/14 and Planned Outputs for FY 214/15 V3: Detailed Planned Outputs for FY 214/15 V4: Proposed Budget Allocations for 214/15 and the Medium Term V5: Vote Crosscutting Issues Vote: 112 Ethics and Integrity Staff Establishment Structure V1: V2: Vote Performance for FY 213/14 and Planned Outputs for FY 214/15 V3: Detailed Planned Outputs for FY 214/15 V4: Proposed Budget Allocations for 214/15 and the Medium Term V5: Vote Crosscutting Issues Preliminary i
Office of the President MPS: Office of the President Vote: 159 External Security Organisation Staff Establishment Structure V1: V2: Vote Performance for FY 213/14 and Planned Outputs for FY 214/15 V3: Detailed Planned Outputs for FY 214/15 V4: Proposed Budget Allocations for 214/15 and the Medium Term V5: Vote Crosscutting Issues Conclusion Annex : Recommendations from parliament and institutional responses Foreword Preliminary ii
Office of the President MPS: Foreword Office of the President Abbreviations and Acronyms Rt. Hon. Speaker and Honourable Members of Parliament, in fulfilment of the requirement under Section 6 (2) of the Budget Act, 21; I have the honour to present to Parliament the for the Presidency detailing the planned outputs and activities and Budget Estimates for the Financial Year 214/15. The Vision of the Presidency remains: "A secure, well governed and developed nation" and the five (5) Votes under the Presidency have continued to execute their mandates and deliver outputs geared towards the attainment of this vision. The Presidency continues to promote peace and security, good governance, accountability; coordinating the HIV/AIDS national multi sectoral response, and mobilization of citizens to participate in the Socio-Economic Transformation and Development of Uganda in line with Uganda's Vision 24. Rt. Hon. Speaker and Honourable Members, I wish to report that as you might have noted from the three quarterly reports that we submitted for this Financial Year, the resources that this august House voted for the Presidency were utilized in line with the plans that you approved with minor adjustments caused by budgetary constraints. I therefore take this opportunity to invite your guidance regarding the planned activities for the Financial Year 214/15. I would like to register my appreciation to the Hon. Speaker, the Hon. Minister for Finance, Planning and Economic Development, the Hon. Chairpersons and Members of the Parliamentary Committee on Presidential Affairs, the Budget Committee and all Hon. Members of Parliament for the support that you have continued to render to the Presidency towards the attainment of its overall goal of transforming the Nation. For God and My Country OLEBound16: Frank Tumwebaze, MP MINISTER IN-CHARGE OF THE PRESIDENCY AND KCCA Preliminary iii
Office of the President MPS: Office of the President Abbreviations and Acronyms AAPAM African Association for Public Administration and Management ACPPP Anti Corruption Public Private Partnership ADB African Development Bank ADF Allied Democratic Forces AIDS Acquired Immune Defficiency syndrme AMISOM African Union Mission in Somalia ARV Anti-Retroviral ASSIP Accountability Sector Strategic Investment Plan AU African Union AU-RCI-LRA African Union-led Regional Cooperation Initiative on the LRA BFP Budget Frame-work Paper Bn Billion CabFAP Cabinet Forward Agenda Plan CAO Chief Administrative Officer CAPAM Canadian Association for Public Administrtion and Management CCT Centre Coordinating Tutors cctld Country Code Top Level Domain CHB Cabinet Hand Book COMESA Common Market of East and South Africa CS Cabinet Secretariat CSF Coordination of Civil Society Fund CSO Civil Society Organisation DAF Director of Administration and Finance DEAR Directorate of Economic Affairs and Research DEI Directorate of Ethics and Integrity Dev Development DGISO Director General Internal Security Organisation DIPF District Integrity Promotion Forum DISO District Internal Security Officer DRC Democratic Republic of Congo DRDC Deputy Resident District Commissioners DSC Deputy Secretary to Cabinet EAC East African Community EMHS Essential Medicines and Health Supplies ESAAG Eastern and Southern Africa Association of Accountant Generals ESO External Security Organisation FY Financial Year GGR Guide to Good Regulations GLIA Great Lakes Initiative on AIDs GoU Government of Uganda H.E His Excellency HIV Human Immuno-deficiency Virus Preliminary iv
Office of the President MPS: Office of the President HPS&SC Head of Public Service and Secretary to Cabinet IAF Inter Agency Forum ICGLR International Conference on the Great Lakes Region ICT Information and Communication Technology IDPs Internally Displaced Persons IFMS Intergrated Financial Management System IGAD Inter Governmental on Development IOM International Organization for Migration IPU Inter Parliamentary Union ISO Internal Security Organisation ISS Institute of Security Studies JAR Joint AIDS Review JPC Joint Permanent Commission KCCA Kampala Capital City LG Local Government LRA Lords Resistance Movement M&E Monitoring & Evaluation MATIP Markets and Agricultural Trade Improvement Programme MDA Ministries, Departments and Agencies MDGs Millennium Development Goals MHSDMU Medicines, Health Services and Drugs Monitoring Unit MIA Ministry of Internal Affairs MoEMD Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development MoFPED Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development MoLG Ministry of Local Government MoPS Ministry of Public Service MoU Memorandum of Understanding MPS MS Microsoft MT Medium Term MTEF Medium Term Expenditure Framework MTR Midterm Review MUBS Makerere University Business School NAADS National Agricultural Advisory Services NACS National Anti Corruption Strategy NALI National Leadership Institute NASA National AIDS Spending Assessment NDP National Development Plan NGO Non Government Organisation NRM National Resistance Movement NSP National HIV/AIDS Strategic Plan NSPC National Secretariat for Patriotism Clubs NSSF National Social Security Fund Preliminary v
Office of the President MPS: Office of the President NTR Non Tax Revenue NUSAF Northern Uganda Social Action Fund NWSC National Water and Sewarage Corporation OOB Output Oriented Budgeting OP Office of the President OVP Office of the Vice President PAF Poverty Action Fund PAUs Policy Analysis Units PDG Policy Development Guide PFA Prosperity for All PFAA Public Finance and Accountability Act PLHIV People Living with Human Immuno-deficiency Virus PPDA Public Procurement and Disposal Act PPP Public Private Partnerships PRDP Peace, Recovery and Development Plan PS Permanent Secretary PS Permanent Secretaries RBP Regulatory Best Practices RDC Resident District Commissioners RIA Regulatory Impact Assessment SACCO Saving and Credit Cooperative Organisations SCE Self Coordinating Entities SH State House SME Small and Medium Enterprises SWG Sector Working Group TWG Technical Working Group UAC Uganda AIDS Commission UMC Uganda Media Centre UN United Nations UNCAC United Nations Convention Against Corruption UNODC United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime UNRA Uganda National Roads UPDF Uganda People's Defence Forces UPE Universal Primary Education URA Uganda Revenue URC Uganda Railways Corporation USE Universal Secondary Education Ushs Uganda Shillings Ushs/UGX Uganda Shillings UTL Uganda Telecommunications VAT Value Added Tax VF Vote Function VIP Very Important Persons Preliminary vi
Office of the President MPS: Office of the President VP Vice President WAD World AIDS campaign initiative YEAH Young Empowered And Healthy Preliminary vii
Office of the President MPS: Office of the President Structure of the Each Minister shall cause to be prepared and submitted to Parliament a Policy Statement of the relevant Ministry on the preliminary [budget] estimates... by the 3th day of June in each year. Budget Act 21, Section 6 (1) Vote Functions Since the FY211/12 budget cycle, the preparation of sector BFPs, s and Budget Estimates centre around the notion of Vote Functions. A Vote Function is a set of programmes, projects, and Local Government Grants, defining the roles and responsibilities of a vote/institution, and contributing towards the attainment of vote and overall sector objectives. As such, a Vote Function provides detailed information on centralised services, by capturing allocations to Central Ministries and Stand Alone Votes, and decentralised services funded via grants to Local Governments Structure The is structured by Vote, as follows: Staff Establishment Structure Provides details of approved staff structure for each programme and project (including names of staff and vacant posts). This is clearly demonstrated in the form of an organogram. This section sets out past performance and future plans for Central and Local Government Votes in more detail. It is structured as follows for each Vote: A sets out key details of the vote, including past performance, future plans and key performance issues to be addressed including costing implications. Vote Annexes Annex Recommendations from parliament and institutional responses Preliminary viii
Office of the President MPS: Office of the President Executive Summary The mandate, functions and powers of H.E the President and H.E the Vice President (the Presidency) are provided for under Articles 98 and 18 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda. The Vision of the Presidency is: A Secure, Well Governed and Developed Nation while the Mission Statement is: To provide Leadership in Public Policy Management and Good Governance for National Development. The Presidency comprises five Votes namely: Vote 1 Office of the President; Vote 2 - State House; Vote 17 Uganda AIDS Commission; Vote 112 Ethics and Integrity; and Vote 159 External Security Organization and these have continued to pursue goals and execute activities aimed at actualizing the aforementioned Vision and Mission. Performance for the FY 213/14 The major accomplishments registered during the FY 213/14 covered the broad areas of leadership and patriotism development; strengthening the monitoring of implementation of government programmes and projects; supporting policy formulation; enhanced coordination of the national responce to HIV/AIDS, and provision of security to Ugandans within and outside the country. Works were completed on five (5) government offices in Abim, Amuru, Buvuma, Kamuli and Otuke Districts; the population was mobilized towards peace and stablity, poverty reduction and development; and logistical support was provided to Cabinet in the formulation, determination and implementation of Government policy. Patriotism training programs were conducted; three national days celebrated and the offices of RDCs / DRDCs re-tooled. In the same vein, necessary logistical support was provided for the welfare and security of H.E the President and H.E the Vice President as well as their immediate families. The national response to HIV/AIDS scourge was coordinated especially through enlisting support from cultural and other Institutions; while the National Ethical Values Policy was approved and launched. In a bid to strengthen the monitoring of the implementation of government programs and projects, the Presidency organized one induction/orientation workshop for all Resident District Commissioners and their Deputies and a number of resolutions were made aimed at improving capacity to enforce better service delivery. New Boards and Committees were appointed. A new Board of Directors was constituted for the Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation; while the mandates of the Board of the Uganda AIDS Commission and the Presidential Awards Committee were renewed with some new appointments. Also, the National Honours and Awards Regulations, 213 were published. The Uganda Media Centre has continued to coordinate the provision of factual information concerning government policies and programmes within and abroad. Planned outputs for 214/15 In the FY 214/15, the Presidency will maintain broad goals similar to those of FY 213/14 including but not limited to strengthening the monitoring of the implementation of government programmes and projects, promotion of security, bilateral relations and good neighborliness, strengthening policy formulation, patriotism, leadership, good governance and accountability, coordination of HIV/AIDS multi-sectoral response and government communications. In pursuit of the above mentioned objectives, logistical support will be provided for the welfare and security of H.E the President and H.E the Vice President as well as their immediate families; masses and leaders mobilized country-wide towards socio-economic development; construct two government offices in Bundibugyo and Butambala Districts; and retool the offices of the RDCs / DRDCs by providing basic furniture, office equipment and vehicles. The National Anti Corruption Strategy (NACS) will be disseminated; and strengthen the collaboration with cultural and religious leaders and institutions in the national HIV /AIDS prevention effort. Internal and external security Preliminary ix
Office of the President MPS: Office of the President services shall be strengthened and provided for the protection of Ugandans, and their property as well as our territorial integrity. The Presidency will engage all Ministries, Departments and Agencies with a view to agree on the mechanisms for the involvement of RDCs/DRDCs in the monitoring of implementation of government programmes In their respective districts. Related to the above, the MDAs are being urged to avail copies to RDCs/DRDCs of all the contracts and progress reports of all programmes and projects being Implemented in the districts to ensure proper and timely dissemination of information to the citizens. A three-year strategic plan for the Directorate of Economic Affairs and Research was developed and it re-orients the Directorate to monitor Key Economic Government programmes/projects and policies as per the new M&E framework through synergies and collaborative arrangements with other key organs of Government. Hon. Speaker and Members, the major challenge facing the Presidency is the constrained budget vis-à-vis a wide and varied mandate. Budget request for FY 214/15 Rt. Hon. Speaker, in order to fulfill the above stated plans in the FY 214/15, I am seeking Parliamentary approval of the following budget: Shs. 78,535,1,299/= Recurrent, Shs. 4,976,137,243/= Development expenditure for Vote 1 Office of the President (Including ISO); Shs. 233,352,292,446/= Recurrent, Shs18,684,3,32/= Development expenditure for Vote 2 State House; Shs 227,89,/= Development expenditure for Vote 17 Uganda AIDS Commission; Shs. 4,68,84,66/= Recurrent and Shs 1,21,596,691/= Development expenditure for Vote 112 Ethics and Integrity and Shs. 15,848,956,874/= Recurrent and Shs 392,,/= Development expenditure for Vote 159 External Security Organization. I beg to move. Preliminary x
Cabinet Support and Policy Development Coordination of the Security Sector Economic Policy Monitoring,Evaluation & Inspection Government Mobilisation, Media and Awards Policy, Planning and Support Services Ushs Billion Office of the President Vote: 1 V1: (i) Vote Mission Statement Office of the President (ii) Summary of Past Performance and Medium Term Budget Allocations Table V1.1: Overview of Vote Expenditures (UShs Billion) "To provide leadership in public policy management and good governance for National Development". (i) Excluding Arrears, Taxes Wage Recurrent Non Wage 212/13 Outturn 213/14 MTEF Budget Projections Approved Rel. by Budget End Mar 214/15 215/16 216/17 7.496 8.858 6.685 1.77 11.456 44.732 24.125 21.871 24.65 25.143 13.346 26.275 GoU Development Ext. Fin GoU GoU + Ext Fin (MTEF) 1.762 3.494 2.461 3.494 3.536. 1.251... 53.99 36.478 31.17 38.851 4.135 53.99 37.729 31.17 38.851 4.135 3.713. 43.334 43.334 (ii) Arrears and Taxes Arrears 5.21...9 N/A Taxes.59.591..63 N/A N/A N/A Budget 59.79 38.319 31.17 39.49 N/A N/A The chart below shows total funding allocations to the Vote by Vote Function over the medium term: Chart V1.1: Medium Term Budget Projections by Vote Function (Excluding Taxes, Arrears) 2 18 16 14 12 1 8 6 4 2 213/14 Approved Budget Estimates 214/15 Budget Projections 215/16 Budget Projections 1
Office of the President Vote: 1 Office of the President (iii) Vote Outcomes and Outcome Indicators The table below sets out the vote outcomes and outcome indicators Table V1.3: Vote Outcomes and Outcome Indicators Outcome Statement Outcome Indicators Baseline Base year Target FY214/15 Leadership and Public policy management strengthened for good governance V2: Vote Performance for FY 213/14 and Planned Outputs for FY 214/15 This section describes past vote performance and planned Outputs, in terms of key vote outputs (i) Past Vote Outputs Percentage of Cabinet submissions complying with the adequacy checklist based on the initial submission Percentage of policies to Cabinet responsive to NDP Priorities Proportion of the population aware of their role in government programs/projects/policies The Office of the President indirectly contributes to wealth creation, food security and job creation by vetting policy submissions from MDAs to ensure that they are in responsive to the NDP priorities Preliminary 213/14 Performance Economic Policy Monitoring, Evaluation and Inspection: A three year Strategic Plan was developed for the Directorate of Economic Affairs and Research with support from GIZ. Monitored the development of industrial parks in eight (8) districts as well as the progress of value addition initiatives in the agricultural sector with respect to beef/dairy, vegetable oil, cotton, tea, horticulture, fisheries, sugarcane and coffee in forty one (41) districts. Reports with summaries of key findings and recommendations were developed and disseminated to line MDAs for action. Reviewed the implementation of Pension reforms as well as the oil and gas policy and agricultural financing initiatives. Developed a concept note on government land titling in liaison with the line Ministry. Undertook a study on the challenges of railway and water transport services in the Eastern, Northern and Central regions of Uganda, reports produced and disseminated. Trained staff and selected RDCs/DRDCs in M&E and policy analysis. Carried out a capacity needs assessment for the training needs of RDCs/DRDCs. The Manifesto Implementation Unit researched and collected information on water and agriculture sectors; analyzed reports from Ministries of Health and Energy and conducted monitoring visits in Bushenyi, Hoima, Kasese, Manafwa, Butaleja to assess the status of their implementation of the Manifesto. The findings were summarized in three (3) quarterly reports which were distributed to stakeholders. Cabinet Support and Policy Development: The Cabinet Secretariat supported Cabinet by ensuring that all Cabinet meetings were facilitated and decisions were captured. In particular, a Cabinet retreat for Ministers was held; 4 sets of Agendas and 4 sets of Minutes were issued to Ministers; 9 Agenda and 9 sets of Minutes were issued to Permanent Secretaries; 11 draft Cabinet submissions were reviewed for accuracy and quality within 8 working days and 2662 extracts of Cabinet decisions issued to Ministers, Ministers of State and Permanent Secretaries. A mission to Ontario, Canada took place from 1th to 25th August 213 to commence development of the training curriculum for Policy Capacity development of the Public Service, while two (2) Cabinet Officers were supported to attend a training in Public Policy Analysis and 1 Officer attended training in Leadership and Change Management facilitated by the Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI) in Tanzania and South Africa respectively. 2 45% N/A N/A N/A 211 N/A 21 N/A 8% 8% N/A Yes
Office of the President Vote: 1 Office of the President The Cabinet Handbook and the guide to Policy Development & Management were revised and distributed to Ministries, Departments and Agencies. Government Mobilization, Media and Awards: Under the Vote Function of Government Mobilization, Media and Awards, the Vote through the offices of the RDCs / DRDCs conducted 598 sensitization awareness and mobilization programs of the population to support government programs / projects; monitored 995 Government programmes and projects; conducted Leadership training programs at NALI; organized three (3) National celebrations viz; the 51st Independence Anniversary celebrations held on 9th October 213 in Rukungiri District, the 28th Victory Day Celebrations held on 26th January 214 in Mayuge District and the 25th Heroes' Day celebrations held on 9th June 214 in Mityana District; held nine (9) cross border meetings and one (1) Joint Border Commissioners' meeting; held six (6) investiture ceremonies i.e. the 51st Independence Anniversary Celebrations on 9th October, 213; the 28th Victory Day celebrations; (Tarehe Sita) celebrations on 6th Feb. 214; International Women s day celebrations on 8th March 214; the Labour Day celebrations on 1st May 214; and the Heroes' Day celebrations on 9th June 214; conducted three (3) major Patriotism training programs for 1,858 teachers; Mobilized and coordinated Groups in the Diaspora; procured ten (1) double cabin pickups for the RDCs / DRDCs and conducted an induction / refresher course for RDCs / DRDCs at the National Leadership Institute Kyankwanzi to enhance effective monitoring of government programs / projects. In an effort to ensure consistent and accurate reflection of Uganda in the media, the Vote coordinated coverage of 59 Field Presidential functions; processed 1642 accreditation for local and International journalists; issued 3 press releases; organized 34 radio talk shows and 19 TV Talk shows which were attended by government officials; organized and held 17 Press Briefings; produced and distributed 6 copies of magazines for the Independence Day, Victory Day and Heroes' Day celebrations. The Vote is also in the process of producing a Handbook for RDCs to ensure coherent dissemination of key government programs / projects. Policy Planning and Support Services: Under the Vote Function of Policy, Planning and Support services, the Vote coordinated activities of Public Administration Sector Working Group (SWG). Specifically, two (2) meetings of the SWG and 6 meetings of Technical Working Group (TWG) were held; coordinated and submitted to the Office of the Prime Minister Vote contributions to Government Performance Report for FY 212/13 and Government Half Performance Report for FY 213/14 and; built capacity for nine (9) officers to undertake various performance improvement courses. Construction was undertaken and works completed for five (5) government offices in Abim, Amuru, Buvuma, Kamuli and Otuke Districts; whereas construction is on-going at Butaleja and Rubirizi Districts. Renovation for the RDC s office in Serere District was also completed. Table V2.1: Past and 214/15 Planned Key Vote Outputs Vote, Vote Function Key Output Planned outputs 213/14 Vote: 1 Office of the President Vote Function: 161 Economic Policy Monitoring,Evaluation & Inspection Output: 1611 Description of Outputs: Achievements by End March 214/15 Planned Outputs Monitoring the performance of government policies, programmes and projects Monitoring conducted to assess the implementation of the PMA framework as regards commercial farming, marketing and agro-processing. Held three stakeholders' dialogue meetings on the Macroeconomic outlook, health service delivery and performance of education sector. Actionable recommendations were generated and disseminated to relevant MDAs for implementation. Monitoring conducted to assess progress of establishment of Irrigation schemes and water harvesting technologies for increased agricultural productivity Progress of Energy production projects and schemes monitored; hydro-power, solar and biogas. 3
Office of the President Vote: 1 Office of the President Vote, Vote Function Key Output Output: 1612 Description of Outputs: Output: 1614 Description of Outputs: Planned outputs 213/14 Economic policy implementation Inspections carried out to assess the performance of the transport sector in the country and Stakeholder consultative meetings held on policy issues aimed at generating actionable recommendations for line MDAs to present them to the attention of Cabinet for action Achievements by End March Monitored the development of industrial parks in eight (8) districts as well as the progress of value addition initiatives in the agricultural sector with respect to beef/dairy, vegetable oil, cotton, tea, horticulture, fisheries, sugarcane and coffee in forty one (41) districts. Reports with summaries of key findings and recommendations were developed and disseminated to line MDAs for action. Monitoring conducted to assess the performance of Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) and water transport services for which a report has been produced and recommendations forwarded to relevant MDAs for action. Inspection undertaken to assess the status of tourism roads in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and a report produced with actionable recommendations that were forwarded to relevant MDAs for appropriate action. Monitoring activities carried out in the water and rail sub-sectors given the large scope of these two transport sub-sectors. Air transport to be handled in subsequent quarter. Economic Research and Information Policies reviewed to identify policy weaknesses with the aim of generating actionable recommendations for policy development. This will be in the: Energy sector (Oil and Gas), Pension, Insurance and Microfinance Research conducted on the implementation and performance of the pension policy and a report produced and submitted to relevant MDAs for appropriate action. Research carried out to assess the progress in the development of the Energy (oil and gas) sector, the report is in draft form. 214/15 Planned Outputs Inspections carried out to assess developments in the oil and mining sector. Special inspections carried out on the utilization and management of Local Government funds. Undertake a study on the strategies in the skills development policy to ensure that it addresses the requirements in the Vision 24. Selected Public Private Partnership initiatives analysed. Three-year Strategic Plan for DEAR implemented. Vote Function: 162 Cabinet Support and Policy Development Output: 1621 Description of Outputs: Cabinet meetings supported 1.Proportion(Percentage) of Cabinet decisions communicated to MDAs within 4 working days after confirmation of Minutes by Cabinet. 2.Average time(days) taken to scrutinise Cabinet submissions. Research on Agricultural Financing on-going. 1.4 Agenda, and Minutes of Cabinet meetings issued. 2. 9 Agenda and Minutes of PS' meetings issued. 3. 11 Draft Cabinet Submissions reviewed for 6 Agenda and Minutes issued to Ministers and Ministers of State. 12 Agenda and 12 sets of minutes issued to all PS'; 248 draft cabinet submissions 4
Office of the President Vote: 1 Office of the President Vote, Vote Function Key Output Planned outputs 213/14 Achievements by End March adequacy. 214/15 Planned Outputs reviewed for adequacy; 4. 2,662 Extracts of Cabinet Decisions Issued to Ministers, Ministers of State and Permanent Secretaries. 5. Returns on implementation of Cabinet Decisions placed on the Cabinet Agenda every month. 6. Cabinet Records (Minutes and Memoranda) for 212 and 213 sorted and bound and part of 214 sorted. 7. Four (4) Cabinet Committee Meetings facilitated. 4,8 extracts of cabinet decisions issued to ministers and PS'; Returns on implementation of Cabinet decisions placed on the Cabinet Agenda every month; Cabinet records for 213 and 214 sorted and bound and part of 215 sorted; 6 Cabinet Committee meetings facilitated; Ceremonial functions of Cabinet managed Output: 1623 Description of Outputs: 8. One (1) Ceremonial function of Cabinet managed. Capacityfor policy formulation strengthened Comprehensive Long Term Policy Capacity Development Plan for the Public Service Developed. Needs Assessment Report on Policy Capacity in MDAs developed and disseminated to all MDAs. Top and Senior Managers in Ministries and Departments trained in Policy Formulation and Management. Government Strategic Communications facilitated. Policy Resource Materials developed and disseminated to MDAs. 1.Implementation of the training curriculum for the Comprehensive Long Term Policy Capacity Development Plan (CLTPCDP) for the Public Service commenced. 2. Training curriculum and content for Policy Analysts developed the the CLTPCDP 3. Meeting of Policy Analysts in Ministries, Departments and Agencies held. 4. Cabinet Retreat Organised. Implementation of the Comprehensive Long Term Policy Capacity Development Plan for the Public Service continued. The Regulatory Best Practice Framework Implemented; Newly recruited staff trained / inducted. Meetings for policy practioners held. Computerisation of Cabinet Memos Completed. Vote Function: 163 Government Mobilisation, Media and Awards Output: 16352 Description of Outputs: Mobilisation and Implementation Monitoring Sensitisation and awareness campaign programmes conducted in all districts. Government programs monitored. National Patriotism Secretariat offices staffed and equipped. Patriotism clubs coordinated country wide. 5. Policy Resource Materials namely; 2 copies of the Cabinet handbook developed and disseminated to MDAs. 49 Sensitisation and mobilization reports submitted by the RDCs to the Office of the President. Awareness campaign programmes conducted in all the 112 Districts - 152 Radio talk shows held. 1394 Government programmes/projects monitored and inspected in the Districts. Leadership training programmes conducted for five categories viz; Members of Parliament; Support to Ministry of Public Service to review and establish competencies for Policy Analysts provided. Sensitisation and awareness campaign programmes conducted in all districts. Government programs monitored in all Districts. Four (4) regional Workshops for RDCs/DRDCs held. Leadership training programs provided at the National Leadership Institute Kyankwanzi. 5
Office of the President Vote: 1 Office of the President Vote, Vote Function Key Output Planned outputs 213/14 Achievements by End March 177 RDCs / DRDCs; 133 Principal Human Resource Officers; 15 youth from Rukungiri; and 22 URA graduate trainees. 214/15 Planned Outputs Vote Function: 164 Coordination of the Security Sector Output: 1641 Description of Outputs: Physical infrastructure and equipment at NALI maintained. Coordination of Security Services Security Agencies coordinated. Security Agencies coordinated. Security guideline issued. Inter agency reports analysed Security guideline issued. Security Agencies coordinated. Security guideline issued. Vote Function: 1649 Policy, Planning and Support Services Inter agency reports analysed. Inter agency reports analysed. V3: Detailed Planned Outputs for FY 214/15 214/15 Planned Outputs Economic Policy Monitoring, Evaluation & Inspection: Under this Vote Function, monitoring will be conducted to asses progress of: establishment of Irrigation schemes and water harvesting technologies for increased agricultural productivity; Energy production projects and schemes; hydro-power, solar and biogas. Inspections will be carried out to assess developments in the oil, mining and the ICT sectors after which dialogue meetings will be organized for key stakeholders in the sectors to formulate performance improvement strategies. The Vote will undertake a study on the strategies in the skills development policy to ensure that it addresses the requirements of Vision 24. Selected Public Private Partnership initiatives will be analyzed and their impact assessed; and commence implemetation of the three-year Strategic Plan for DEAR. Cabinet Support and Policy Development The Vote plans to maintain the time within which Cabinet Decisions are communicated to MDAs at (3) three working days after confirmation of Minutes by thecabinet; provide Secretarial and Logistical support to Cabinet and its Committees; reduce the average time taken to scrutinize Cabinet Submissions from (8) eight days to (6) days as a result of increased capacity arising from newly recruited staff, as well as provide technical guidance to MDAs in the preparation of Cabinet submissions. The Cabinet Secretariat will also continue the implementation of the Comprehensive Long Term Policy Capacity Development Plan for Policy Analysts and senior Managers in the entire Public Service; provide strategic policy advice to the Presidency and organs of Government, and facilitate ceremonial functions of Cabinet. The Cabinet Secretariat will continue to build capacity for policy development in Government and will specifically develop and distribute policy development resource materials (guides, manuals and templates), develop skills of Cabinet Ministers and policy officials in MDAs and equip the Cabinet Secretariat Staff with knowledge, skills and modern methods of supporting cabinet to make evidence based decisions and implement them. Government Mobilization, Media and Awards: Under this Vote Function will continue to build on the achievements of the past year to: mobilize the population for active participation, support and involvement in national development programs; support the offices of the RDCs/DRDCs in monitoring the implementation of government programmes for improved service delivery; support and coordinate the countrywide operations of Patriotism Clubs in secondary schools to nurture a spirit of nationalism; management of government information and media coverage both locally and internationally. The National Honors and Awards Chancery will organize 6 (six) investiture ceremonies for the conferment of honors and awards. Eight (8) Cross-border meetings will be facilitated and 3 National 6
Office of the President Vote: 1 Office of the President functions organized namely; Independence Day Celebrations; Victory Day celebrations and Heroes Day celebrations. Four (4) four regional training workshops to build capacity for RDCs/DRDCs in monitoring and inspection of Government programs will also be conducted. Policy planning and support services: The Vote Function of Policy, Planning, Consultation and Support services will continue to perform its role of coordinating and supporting the operations of Departments to ensure efficient management of human, financial and physical resources. The major outputs shall include: construction of two (2) office premises for RDCs in Bundibugyo and Butambala Districts; renovation of 2 RDC offices in Mubende and Lira Districts; procurement of office equipment and furniture; as well as acquistion of a heavy duty standby generator and a luggage scanner for the new office block. In addition, manage the servicing and maintenance of vehicles; manage the provision of utilies; provide staff welfare; monitor and appraise staff performance; and coordinate the activities of the Public Administration Sector Working Group in general and the production of the Public Administration Sector Development Plan in particular. Table V3.1: Vote Function Profiles, Programme/Project Profiles and Workplan Outputs Vote Function: Vote Function Profile 16 1 Economic Policy Monitoring,Evaluation & Inspection Responsible Officer: Services: Director, Economic Affairs and Research The Directorate of Economic Affairs and Research consists of two Departments namely; Monitoring and Evaluation and Economic Affairs and Policy Development. The Directorate conducts research on economic issues and performance of the economy. The Monitoring and Evaluation Department collects and analyses information which is in turn used for decision making by the Presidency to ensure efficient and effective utilisation of resources. The Department of Economic Affairs and Policy Development provides the Presidency with timely and well researched information on performance of the economy, implementation of government policies, and proposals for policy review. Vote Function Projects and Programmes: Project or Programme Name Recurrent Programmes The Manifesto Implementation Unit exists to coordinate and monitor progress in the implementation of programmes in the NRM 211-16 Election Manifesto. Responsible Officer 3 Monitoring & Evaluation Director, Directorate of Economic Affairs & Research 4 Monitoring & Inspection Director, Directorate Economic Affairs & Research 5 Economic Affairs and Policy Development Director, Economic Affairs & Research 12 Manifesto Implementation Unit Director, Manifesto Implementation Unit Programme 3 Monitoring & Evaluation Programme Profile Responsible Officer: Director, Directorate of Economic Affairs & Research Objectives: Outputs: -To ensure that government policies/programs/projects are effectively monitored and evaluated. -To regularly monitor and provide information on performance of MDAs and LGs to the Presidency and ensure that appropriate measures are taken to solve any operational problems that may be detected. -Monitor and evaluate the implementation and performance of government programmes/projects. -Activities involve carrying out monitoring exercises, evaluation and convening of stakeholders' meetings for consultation, report presentation and dissemination of findings and 7
Office of the President Vote: 1 Office of the President Vote Function: 16 1 Economic Policy Monitoring,Evaluation & Inspection Programme 3 Monitoring & Evaluation recommendations to concerned MDALGs. Workplan Outputs for 213/14 and 214/15 Project, Programme Vote Function Output UShs Thousand 16 11Monitoring the performance of government policies, programmes and projects Approved Budget, Planned Outputs (Quantity and Location) Monitoring conducted to assess the implementation of key economic government programs/projects including but not limited to; the development of indusrial parks and value addition projects with emphasis on commercial farming, marketing and agroprocessing in the following sub-sectors; beef, milk, palm oil (kalangala), sunflower, sugarcane, cattle ranches, cotton, tea, coffee, horticulture (flowers, vegetables and fruits) and fish farming. Consultation meetings held vaious MDAs that oversee the implementation and promote development of the sub-sectors mentioned above. 213/14 623,149 41,199 581,95 Expenditure and Prel. Outputs by End Mar (Quantity and Location) Held three stakeholders' dialogue meetings on the Macroeconomic outlook, health service delivery and performance of education sector. Actionable recommendations were generated and disseminated to relevant MDAs for implementation. Monitored the development of industrial parks in eight (8) districts as well as the progress of value addition initiatives in the agricultural sector with respect to beef/dairy, vegetable oil, cotton, tea, horticulture, fisheries, sugarcane and coffee in forty one (41) districts. Reports with summaries of key findings and recommendations were developed and disseminated to line MDAs for action. 341,38 24,362 316,946 214/15 Proposed Budget, Planned Outputs (Quantity and Location) Monitoring conducted to assess progress of establishment of Irrigation schemes and water harvesting technologies aimed at increasing agricultural productivity. Progress of Energy production projects and schemes monitored with focus on hydro-power, solar and biogas. 623,144 41,195 581,95 GRAND TOTAL 623,149 341,38 623,144 41,199 24,362 41,195 581,95 316,946 581,95 Workplan for 214/15 - Outputs, Activities, Inputs and their Cost Planned Outputs and Activities to Deliver Outputs (Quantity and Location) Output: Planned Outputs: 16 11 Monitoring the performance of government policies, programmes and projects Monitoring conducted to assess progress of establishment of Irrigation schemes and water harvesting technologies aimed at increasing agricultural productivity. Progress of Energy production projects and schemes monitored with focus on hydro-power, solar and biogas. Activities to Deliver Outputs: Undertake literature review. Develop a data collection framework. Carry out harmonised monitoring for all districts where identified activities are being implemented through unified monitoring by RDCs. Engage respective implementing MDAs to ensure effective monitoring of programs/projects. Conduct verification field trips. Produce harmonized reports on program implementation. Engage MDAs on the findings. Inputs to be purchased to deliver outputs and their cost Input UShs Thousand Inputs Quantity Cost 1 Commissioner field allowance (8x12) () 96. 13,92 MSEM allowances (8x12) (). Servicing of vehicles (5x12) () 6. 12, air ticket (charge) 3. 3,757 per diem (3 persons) (day) 23. 22,92 Per diem (minister) (day) 7. 1,15 Oils and Lubricants (items) 15.6 7,8 Fuel for office coordination (litres) 2,. 67, monthly fuel for monitoring trips (2388ltrs x 12) (litres) 28,498.1 95,469 DSTV for Director's Office () 12. 4, 1 Asst. Commissioner field allowances (8x12) (night) 96. 12,48 4 drivers' allowances (night) 384. 21,12 6 technical staff field allowances (9x8x12) (night) 864. 95,4 Bodyguard allowance (night) 96. 6,72 MSEM allowances (8x12) (night) 96. 17,76 Anti-virus software (packs) 2. 1,8 Permanent Staff (Person Years) 8. 41,195 Colored toner (piece) 4. 1,84 External hard disks (piece) 4. 92 Flash disks (piece) 24. 1,44 8
Office of the President Vote: 1 Office of the President Vote Function: 16 1 Programme 3 Monitoring & Evaluation Planned Outputs and Activities to Deliver Outputs (Quantity and Location) Programme 4 Monitoring & Inspection Programme Profile Economic Policy Monitoring,Evaluation & Inspection Inputs to be purchased to deliver outputs and their cost Input UShs Thousand Hubs (piece) 2. 8 Toner Cartridge 5A (piece) 6. 2,28 Toner Cartridge 123 D (piece) 12. 1,8 Toner Cartridge 35A (piece) 6. 1,26 Toner Cartridge 42A (piece) 6. 2,88 Toner Cartridge 53A (piece) 6. 2,28 Newspapers (8x31x12) (pieces) 2,976. 4,464 periodicals (pieces) 41. 1,24 Stationery (pieces) 1,99.4 21,989 Cross cutting issues (service) 4. 2, Printing (service) 5. 1,5 Maintenance of office equipments (1x12) (services) 12. 6, Medical expenses (Services) 4. 3,32 Air Tickets (ticket) 1. 8,555 short courses at Esami (tuition) 2. 9, Universal Power Supply (unit) 1. 8,5 GRAND TOTAL 623,144 41,195 581,95 623,144 41,195 581,95 Responsible Officer: Director, Directorate Economic Affairs & Research Objectives: Outputs: To improve service delivery in Government through strengthening inspectorate units in programs/project/ policy implementation. Inspections conducted to track the progress of implementation of government investment projects. Workplan Outputs for 213/14 and 214/15 Project, Programme Vote Function Output 16 1 2Economic policy implementation UShs Thousand Approved Budget, Planned Outputs (Quantity and Location) 213/14 Inspections carried out to assess the performance of the economy with reference to key sectors i.e transport sector with respect to accessibility, facilitation of internal and external trade and promotion of tourism. Focus will be put on rail, air and water transport. Expenditure and Prel. Outputs by End Mar (Quantity and Location) Monitoring conducted to assess the performance of Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) and water transport services for which a report has been produced and recommendations forwarded to relevant MDAs for action. Inspection undertaken to assess the status of tourism roads in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and a report produced with actionable recommendations that were forwarded to relevant MDAs for appropriate action. 214/15 Proposed Budget, Planned Outputs (Quantity and Location) Inspections carried out to assess developments in the oil and mining sectors. Inspections carried out on emerging economic issues as assigned by the Minister of State for Economic Monitoring. Monitoring activities carried out in the water and rail sub-sectors given the large scope of these two transport sub-sectors. Air transport to be handled in subsequent quarter. 9
Office of the President Vote: 1 Office of the President Vote Function: 16 1 Programme 4 Monitoring & Inspection Project, Programme Vote Function Output UShs Thousand Economic Policy Monitoring,Evaluation & Inspection Approved Budget, Planned Outputs (Quantity and Location) 213/14 326,451 43,751 282,7 Expenditure and Prel. Outputs by End Mar (Quantity and Location) 28,577 25,87 182,76 214/15 Proposed Budget, Planned Outputs (Quantity and Location) 326,451 43,751 282,7 GRAND TOTAL 326,451 28,577 326,451 43,751 25,87 43,751 282,7 182,76 282,7 Workplan for 214/15 - Outputs, Activities, Inputs and their Cost Planned Outputs and Activities to Deliver Outputs (Quantity and Location) Output: Planned Outputs: 16 12 Economic policy implementation Inspections carried out to assess developments in the oil and mining sectors. Inspections carried out on emerging economic issues as assigned by the Minister of State for Economic Monitoring. Activities to Deliver Outputs: Conduct literature review on selected programs/projects. Hold meetings with key stakeholders for data collecion. Conduct inspections to assess programs/projects performance. Hold consultation meetings with all stakeholders for harmonisation. Produce reports and disseminate findings and propose recommendations for policy intervention. Programme 5 Economic Affairs and Policy Development Programme Profile Inputs to be purchased to deliver outputs and their cost Input UShs Thousand Inputs Quantity Cost Office telephone charges (airtime) 12.7 7,6 office imprest (assorted) 12. 35,285 Internet services (bill) 4. 2,8 toner (cartridges) 23. 9,66 Regional meetings on M&E for RDCs/DRDCs (hotel hire) 4. 5, Fuel (litres) 571.4 2, Fuel for regional RDCs/DRDCs mtgs (litres) 1,. 35, Allowances (night) 1. 11, Per diem (minister) (night) 14. 2,911 Per diem for M&E trips (15 officers) (per diem) 48. 52,8 Permanent Staff (Person Years) 7. 43,751 Flash disks (pieces) 5. 34 Trips to follow up emerging issues in RDC reports (quarterly trips) 4.9 52,2 Air tickets (ticket) 1. 74 Short courses (tuition) 4. 2,4 GRAND TOTAL 326,451 43,751 282,7 326,451 43,751 282,7 Responsible Officer: Director, Economic Affairs & Research Objectives: Outputs: To strengthen the policy making process through participation in policy analysis and review. Outputs include; Research conducted on the effectiveness of policy implementation and key sectors of the economy. Staff capacity in policy development and analysis strengthened. Workplan Outputs for 213/14 and 214/15 Project, Programme Vote Function Output UShs Thousand 16 1 4Economic Research and Information Approved Budget, Planned Outputs (Quantity and Location) Policies reviewed to identify policy weaknesses with the aim 213/14 Expenditure and Prel. Outputs by End Mar (Quantity and Location) Research conducted on the implementation and 214/15 Proposed Budget, Planned Outputs (Quantity and Location) Undertake a study on the strategies in the skills 1
Office of the President Vote: 1 Office of the President Vote Function: 16 1 Economic Policy Monitoring,Evaluation & Inspection Programme 5 Economic Affairs and Policy Development Project, Programme Vote Function Output UShs Thousand Approved Budget, Planned Outputs (Quantity and Location) of generating actionable recommendations for policy development in the areas of; Energy (Oil and Gas sector), Investment and Taxation and Microfinance. 213/14 Expenditure and Prel. Outputs by End Mar (Quantity and Location) performance of the pension policy and a report produced and submitted to relevant MDAs for appropriate action. Research carried out to assess the progress in the development of the Energy (oil and gas) sector, the report is in draft form. 214/15 Proposed Budget, Planned Outputs (Quantity and Location) development policy to ensure that it addresses the requirements of the Vision 24. Selected Public Private Partnership initiatives analysed. Three-year Strategic Plan for DEAR implemented. Research on Agricultural Financing on-going. 265,466 159,963 265,466 3,657 18,128 3,657 234,89 141,834 234,89 16 15Economic policy development strengthened Staff equipped with skills in monitoring and evaluation; and policy development and analysis. Capacity needs assessment study carried out to establish training needs for RDCs/DRDCs. Tailor made courses developed and RDCs/DRDCs trained to build capacity in monitoring of government programs/projects. 162,646 12,125 15,521 Two (2) staff facilitated to travel to South Africa for policy development analysis and evaluation training. Capacity needs assessment study is ongoing to establish training needs for RDCs/DRDCs. Some RDCs/DRDCs trained to build capacity in monitoring of government programs/projects. 95,66 7,17 88,436 Staff equipped with skills - Staff facilitated to attend short and long courses. 162,646 12,125 15,521 GRAND TOTAL 428,112 255,569 428,112 42,783 25,298 42,783 385,33 23,271 385,33 Workplan for 214/15 - Outputs, Activities, Inputs and their Cost Planned Outputs and Activities to Deliver Outputs (Quantity and Location) Output: Planned Outputs: Undertake a study on the strategies in the skills development policy to ensure that it addresses the requirements of the Vision 24. Selected Public Private Partnership initiatives analysed. Three-year Strategic Plan for DEAR implemented. Literature review Data collection 16 14 Economic Research and Information Activities to Deliver Outputs: Organise meetings with key stakeholders. Produce reports with recommendations to guide policy development after consultations with stakeholders. Inputs to be purchased to deliver outputs and their cost Input UShs Thousand Inputs Quantity Cost contributions to staff () 4. 2, Airtime for the MSEM (airtime) 12. 3, Subsistence allowance (allowance) 31.1 4,57 allowances for facilitators (allowances) 1. 1, assorted office stationery (assorted) 12. 8,96 stationery (assorted) 4. 4, Electricity (bills) 1. 3, Water (bills) 1. 2, water (bottle) 6. 1,8 toner (cartridges) 4. 1, Medical support to staff (contribution) 12. 8,592 venue hire (hall) 4. 4, Fuel for coordination (litres) 918. 3,213 transport refund (litres) 7,262.8 25,42 Data for modems () 12. 1,8 Subscription to DSTV for MSEM (monthly) 12. 3,597 teas and refreshment for the minister's office (monthly) 12. 1, Newspapers for MSEM office (newspapers) 1,44. 2,16 printing and binding (pages) 2. 4, Buffet meal (person) 2. 6, 11