Parliament, finance ministry clash over budgetary powers

While Parliament traditionally holds the power to approve and appropriate funds, Ramathan Ggoobi, the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury (PSST) of the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, argues that reallocation falls under the purview of the cabinet.

Ramathan Ggoobi, the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury and Accountant General Lawrence Semakula before PAC central at parlaiment on 19 March 2023. (Photo by Maria Wamala) (1)