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Stay compliant with WSTF's rules for disbursement, procurement, and reporting to ensure transparency, efficiency, and accountability in managing water service projects. Follow best practices to maintain financial records and prepare accurate reports. Be diligent in adhering to guidelines for fund usage, procurement procedures, and reporting requirements to ensure successful project implementation.
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Water Services Trust FundAccounting and ReportingClarine Bowa and Charles Kang’ethe Accounting and Reporting
General Rules for Disbursement • Funds are disbursed in accordance with progress reports • The WSP has to make a formal request for disbursement • Disbursement will be done in line with budget approved provisions • Audits will be carried out by the WSTF!! Accounting and Reporting
Usage of Funds Suspension of subsequent disbursements: Use of funds for other purposes other than those stated in the contract Misappropriation of funds Major changes in budget lines without approval Savings / unspent funds at the end of the project: Remaining funds will be left for company use WSP to prepare plan for use of remaining funds Activities to be geared towards enhancing revenue, reducing operational costs and increasing efficiency Accounting and Reporting
Accounting Procedures • The WSP should maintain separate bank accounts for each project • The WSP should maintain books of accounts according to best practices and acceptable accounting standards • Expenditures should be in line with budget heads • Financial records • Maintain a cashbook • File all vouchers, receipts and certificates • Bank reconciliations • Monthly financial reporting • Formats Accounting and Reporting
Procurement Guidelines Purpose: • Maximise economy (value for money)and efficiency • Promote competition and fair treatment • Promote integrity • Increase transparency and accountability • Increase public confidence Accounting and Reporting
Procurement Guidelines (cont.): General Procedure: • Procurement Plan • Constitute the Tender Committee, Procurement and Evaluation Committees • Maintain good stores practice Accounting and Reporting
Goods and Supplies Accounting and Reporting
Works Accounting and Reporting
ServicesNote: Direct procurement of services can only be used for exceptional cases and requires WSTF approval Accounting and Reporting
Reporting Key requirements: • Prepare your Monthly Progress Reports with utmost care!! • Adhere to deadlines • Monthly progress reports to be submitted not later than 10th of the following month • Be open for inspection visits and spot checks to verify reports • Project completion report to be submitted within one month after completion of the project Accounting and Reporting
Specific reports 1. Monthly Progress Report • Project Completion report • RED FLAG Report Templates have been prepared by the WSTF And remember: its all about quality and integrity!!! Accounting and Reporting
Thank You Accounting and Reporting