INTRODUCTION
Budget Transparency is where relevant budget information is fully disclosed in a timely and simplified manner. Such simplified budget information can be presented in form of leaflets, posters, drawings showing the planned activities for easy interpretation by citizens. This attracts public participation in budget processes. Transparency in budget processes helps to reduce waste and corruption especially where citizens actively engage duty bearers for feedback on service delivery and accountability. It further fosters accountability of public funds spent by Government institutions. The Access to information Act 2005 provides for citizens to access public information from any public office.
Participatory Budgeting: It is every citizens’ right to participate in national and local government planning and budgeting processes according to Article 38 of the Constitution of Uganda, 1995 (As amended). Participatory budgeting encourages citizens’ involvement in the decision-making process that concerns allocation of resources. It further empowers citizens with knowledge to enable them demand for transparency and accountability from duty bearers. Participatory Budgeting initiatives are usually in response to demands from citizens/community groups. for citizens to participate effectively in the budgeting process, there is need for access to budget information.
KEY DISTRICT BUDGET FACTS
| ITEM | FY 2021/22 | FY 2020/21 |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Dev’t | 7.457bn | 7.129bn |
| External Financing | 0.0bn | 0.14bn |
| Wage | 14.19bn | 12.752bn |
| Non-wage | 7.314bn | 6.457bn |
| Total | 28.901bn | 26.474bn |
