Accounts

In spite of its existing size the functions and responsibilities are guided like all Government entities by the Public Finance Management Act, Cap 15.01 and the Public Procurement Act, Cap.15.01. revised editions 31 December 2023 as listed below:

1. Under the supervision of the Permanent Secretary (Accounting Officer) performs all accounting functions for the Attorney General’s Chambers including: processing invoices, travel and other claims; deposits revenues; produces necessary financial reports; legal time reporting; billing; grant reporting; and maintains the Attorney General’s Chambers automated accounting system;
2. Prepares the Attorney General’s Chambers annual budget and conducts various fiscal analyses, as well as provides technical assistance to programs under the management of the Attorney General’s Chambers like the National Anti-Money Laundering Oversight Committee (NAMLOC);
3. Ensures that the procurement process of acquiring goods and services strictly adheres to the stipulations in the Public Procurement Act, Cap. 15.10.
4. Maintain reliable and efficient relations with internal and external stakeholders.

In summary the Accounts Unit must ensure that Government gets optimal value for budgetary disbursements and revenue collection activity is timely and recorded efficiently. Chambers is guided by the following legislation:

Public Finance Management Act – Cap.15.01

Public Procurement Act – Cap.15.10