PUBLIC PROCUREMENT AND FINANCE
Introduction
This module, unit is intended to equip the trainee with the knowledge, skills and attitudes that enables him/her to procure goods materials, works and services for the pubic sector , and appreciate how public finance is raised and managed.
General Objectives
By the end of this module unit, the trainee should be able to:
- Describe the organization structure of public procurement
- Apply government legislation and policies relating to public procurement
- Explain ways in which the government raises and spends funds
Module Unit Summary And Time Allocation
| Code | Sub-module units | Content | Time
(hours) |
| 14.2.01 | Introduction to public procurement | · Definition of public procurement
· Scope of public procurement · Purpose of public procurement · Historical development of legal framework of public procurement in Kenya · Organization of public procurement · Functional relationship between public procurement and other units in an organization |
4 |
| 14.2.02 | Bodies involved in the regulation of public procurement | · Bodies involved in regulation of public procurement
· Functions of the bodies involved in public procurement |
4 |
| 14.2.03 | Public procurement functions | · Types of procurement entities
· Role and responsibilities of procurement entinties · Role of accounting officers in public procurement · Responsibility of users in the public procurement process · Responsibility of tender committees |
10 |
| 14.2.04 | General procurement rules | · Meaning of procurement rules
· General procurement rules · Importance of general procurement rules
|
15 |
| 14.2.05 | Procurement methods | · Open tendering methods
· Alternative procurement methods |
15 |
| 14.2.06 | Application of ICT in Public Procurement | · Importance of ICT in public procurement
· E-procurement Process · E-procurent tools · Distinction between procurement and e-procurement · Security risks and legal issues in e-procurement |
10 |
| 14.2.07 | Public finance | · Meaning of public finance
· Sources of public finance · Application of public finance |
15 |
| 14.2.08 | Administration and control of public expenditure | · Meaning of administration and control
· Control of public expenditure by parliament · Exchequer system of control · Statutory offices that supervise implementation of public funds · Budgeting as a tool in control of public finance |
15 |
| 14.2.09 | Emerging trends and issues in public procurement and finance | · Emerging trends and issues in public procurement and finance
· Challenges posed by Emerging trends and issues in public procurement and finance · Coping with Emerging trends and issues in public procurement and finance |
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| TOTAL | 90 | ||