FINANCIAL REPORTING & MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE FOR COUNTY GOVERNMENTS

THE FINANCIAL REPORTING & MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE FOR COUNTY GOVERNMENTS

5^TH – 7^TH APRIL 2017

Bamburi Beach Hotel, MOMBASA

Theme: Financial Reporting and Management for Effective County Governments

Overview

Devolution is a central promise of Kenya’s constitution that was promulgated in 2010. We’ve already implemented the 1^st four years of the devolved system of government during which we have witnessed tremendous achievements and challenges in the equal measure.

According to the Controller of Budget’s Annual County Government Report 2015/16, County Governments have made some progress in public financial management such as full adoption of the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS), establishment of County Budget and Economic Forums (CBEF), and improvement in the absorption of development funds. However, the report noted a number of challenges hampering effective budget implementation as follows: underperformance in local revenue collection, delays in approval of key budget documents, inadequate internal audit arrangements and Audit Committees, and late submission of financial reports which affected timely preparation of reports on budget execution.

It is in this regard that the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) has organized the Financial Reporting and Management for Conference County Governments which will centre on:

1. County Governments’ Auditor General’s Report: Major Areas of Non-Compliance and Remedy, Accountability for County Governments Resources
2. Role of IFMIS in County Governments’ Budget Execution; Has IFMIS Worked?
3. The Innovations in County Financial Resourcing
4. Feedback for 2016 FiRE Awards for County Governments
5. Asset Management for Counties
6. Role of Internal Audit and Audit Committees in Counties’ Financial Management
7. Transitional Arrangements for County Governments
8. Ethics for Professionals in County Governments

  Target Audience:

Accountants, Auditors, Professionals in the Counties, Public sector officials and professionals interested in county governments, Governors, Deputy Governors, County Executive Committee Members, County Treasuries, County Assembly Speakers, Members of the County Assembly, County Assembly Committees Officers and Financial Consultants, Risk Managers, Forensic Investigators, Academia and other stakeholders interested affected by the internal audit process.

 Conference Charges:

 Continuous Professional Development Units

Members of ICPAK and other reciprocating professional bodies will earn 20 CPD points upon successfully attending the Internal Audit Conference

 National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) Reimbursement

The Institute is registered as a trainer with National Industrial Training Authority. The Institute’s registration number is DIT/TRN/47. Participants who are registered levy contributors should apply to NITA for reimbursement of their fees. Please note that this is applicable for Kenyan citizens only and subject to NITA regulations. Remember that to qualify you should apply to NITA for approval prior to the date of the conference. Further details can be obtained from their website (www.nita.go.ke).

Sponsorship Opportunities & Additional Information

The Financial Reporting & Management Conference for County Governments attracts participants drawn from both the public and private sectors presenting a rare chance for exhibitors and sponsors. Those interested in sponsoring this event can reach us through raphael.nguli@icpak.com. Other requests for information can be channeled to us via telephone on +254 733 856 262/ 727531006/ 733856262/ 721469169 or via email to memberservices@icpak.com. We encourage you to regularly visit our website www.icpak.com for updates on the Conference

Welcome!