Format: Live instructor-led online training via Zoom / Microsoft Teams

Public Financial Management and Fiscal Governance Training Course

Course Introduction

The Public Financial Management and Fiscal Governance Training Course is designed to strengthen institutional capacity in public sector budgeting, fiscal policy management, government accounting, financial reporting, public expenditure management, and fiscal transparency. This intensive training equips participants with practical skills in public finance reforms, fiscal risk management, revenue mobilization, public procurement oversight, and financial accountability systems. The course integrates international best practices in public financial governance, medium-term expenditure frameworks, performance-based budgeting, and public sector auditing to improve efficiency and transparency in government operations.

The training focuses on modern public financial management systems, digital financial governance, integrated financial management information systems (IFMIS), public debt sustainability, and anti-corruption financial controls. Participants will gain practical knowledge on fiscal discipline, public resource allocation, strategic financial planning, donor fund management, and financial compliance frameworks for national and county governments, ministries, departments, agencies, and development organizations.

The course also explores emerging trends in fiscal governance, including e-governance in public finance, data-driven budgeting, public sector risk management, sustainable development financing, and results-based financial management. Through practical case studies and policy simulations, participants will develop competencies in improving financial accountability, enhancing budget execution, strengthening internal controls, and promoting effective public expenditure management.

Course Objectives

1. To strengthen knowledge of public financial management frameworks and fiscal governance systems
2. To enhance skills in government budgeting and public expenditure management
3. To improve understanding of fiscal policy analysis and macroeconomic management
4. To develop competencies in public sector accounting and financial reporting standards
5. To strengthen capacity in revenue mobilization and tax administration strategies
6. To enhance knowledge of public procurement governance and compliance management
7. To build expertise in public debt management and fiscal sustainability analysis
8. To improve financial transparency, accountability, and anti-corruption mechanisms
9. To equip participants with practical skills in IFMIS and digital financial governance systems
10. To strengthen monitoring, evaluation, and performance management in public finance

Organization Benefits

1. Improved efficiency in public budgeting and resource allocation
2. Enhanced fiscal transparency and financial accountability systems
3. Strengthened compliance with public finance regulations and policies
4. Improved financial reporting accuracy and audit readiness
5. Enhanced capacity for sustainable public debt and fiscal risk management
6. Increased effectiveness in public expenditure tracking and control
7. Better governance and reduction of financial mismanagement risks
8. Improved procurement governance and value-for-money management
9. Enhanced institutional capacity in strategic financial planning and policy implementation
10. Increased public trust through effective fiscal governance and accountability

Target Participants

• Public finance officers
• Government accountants and auditors
• Budget officers and treasury staff
• Fiscal policy analysts
• Procurement and supply chain professionals
• Revenue authority officers
• Internal auditors and compliance officers
• Monitoring and evaluation specialists
• Development partners and donor-funded project staff
• County government officials and public administrators
• NGO and public sector finance managers
• Anti-corruption and governance professionals

Course Outline

Module 1: Foundations of Public Financial Management and Fiscal Governance

1. Principles and frameworks of public financial management
2. Fiscal governance systems and public sector accountability
3. Public finance laws, regulations, and policy frameworks
4. Fiscal decentralization and intergovernmental fiscal relations
5. Public sector ethics, transparency, and anti-corruption strategies
6. Case study on strengthening fiscal governance and accountability systems

Module 2: Government Budgeting and Public Expenditure Management

1. Budget preparation and strategic budget planning processes
2. Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and program-based budgeting
3. Budget execution, monitoring, and expenditure control systems
4. Public expenditure analysis and fiscal performance evaluation
5. Participatory budgeting and citizen engagement in public finance
6. Case study on performance-based budgeting and expenditure management

Module 3: Public Sector Accounting and Financial Reporting

1. Public sector accounting standards and IPSAS implementation
2. Government financial statements and reporting systems
3. Financial reporting compliance and audit requirements
4. Internal controls and public financial accountability mechanisms
5. Integrated Financial Management Information Systems (IFMIS) applications
6. Case study on public sector accounting reforms and financial reporting improvement

Module 4: Revenue Mobilization and Fiscal Policy Management

1. Domestic revenue mobilization and tax administration strategies
2. Fiscal policy analysis and macroeconomic management
3. Public debt management and fiscal sustainability frameworks
4. Non-tax revenue generation and financial resource optimization
5. Fiscal risk assessment and contingency financial planning
6. Case study on fiscal policy reforms and revenue enhancement strategies

Module 5: Public Procurement Governance and Financial Compliance

1. Public procurement laws and regulatory compliance frameworks
2. Procurement planning and contract management in government institutions
3. E-procurement systems and digital procurement governance
4. Fraud prevention, financial compliance, and procurement audits
5. Value-for-money auditing and procurement performance management
6. Case study on procurement governance and corruption risk mitigation

Module 6: Digital Transformation and Emerging Trends in Public Finance

1. Digital financial governance and e-government financial systems
2. Data analytics and business intelligence in public financial management
3. Results-based management and performance measurement systems
4. Sustainable development financing and climate finance governance
5. Emerging trends in fiscal transparency and open government data
6. Case study on digital transformation and innovation in public financial management

General Information

1. Customized Training: All our courses can be tailored to meet the specific needs of participants.
2. Language Proficiency: Participants should have a good command of the English language.
3. Comprehensive Learning: Our training includes well-structured presentations, practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and collaborative group work. Our facilitators are seasoned experts with over a decade of experience.
4. Certification: Upon successful completion of training, participants will receive a certificate from Foscore Development Center (FDC-K).
5. Training Locations: Training sessions are conducted at Foscore Development Center (FDC-K) centers. We also offer options for in-house and online training, customized to the client's schedule.
6. Flexible Duration: Course durations are adaptable, and content can be adjusted to fit the required number of days.
7. Onsite Training Inclusions: The course fee for onsite training covers facilitation, training materials, two coffee breaks, a buffet lunch, and a Certificate of Successful Completion. Participants are responsible for their travel expenses, airport transfers, visa applications, dinners, health/accident insurance, and personal expenses.
8. Additional Services: Accommodation, pickup services, freight booking, and visa processing arrangements are available upon request at discounted rates.
9. Equipment: Tablets and laptops can be provided to participants at an additional cost.
10. Post-Training Support: We offer one year of free consultation and coaching after the course.
11. Group Discounts: Register as a group of more than two and enjoy a discount ranging from 10% to 50%.
12. Payment Terms: Payment should be made before the commencement of the training or as mutually agreed upon, to the Foscore Development Center account. This ensures better preparation for your training.
13. Contact Us: For any inquiries, please reach out to us at training@fdc-k.org or call us at +254712260031.
14. Website: Visit our website at www.fdc-k.org for more information.