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PSAF – Nov 2016 – L2 – Q4a – Government Expenditure

This question identifies various sources of loss of public funds in the public sector, focusing on misappropriation and fraud.

Loss or shortage of public funds is depletion in government funds at a given time.

Enumerate SIX sources through which loss of funds may arise in the public sector.

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PSAF – Nov 2016 – L2 – Q2b – The context of public financial management.

Explaining key financial management provisions in the 1992 Constitution.

State and explain FOUR key financial management provisions in the 1992 Constitution. (6 marks)

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PSAF – Nov 2016 – L2 – Q2d – Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability Framework.

Identifying essential provisions of the Financial Administration Act to protect public funds.

In Ghana, the government has enacted the Financial Administration Act, 2003 and the Financial Administration Regulations (L.I. 1802) to ensure that public funds and resources are properly safeguarded and are used economically, efficiently, effectively and with due propriety.

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Identify TWO essential provisions of the Financial Administration Act and Regulations meant to protect public funds and safeguard public resources and property. (4 marks)

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PSAF – Nov 2016 – L2 – Q2c – The context of public financial management.

Explaining modalities for making payments out of the Consolidated Fund.

Explain FOUR modalities for making payments out of the Consolidated Fund. (4 marks)

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PSAF – July 2023 – L2 – Q5c – Public sector financing initiatives

Outline the sources of income for the District Assembly Common Fund (DACF) and the Petroleum Holding Fund (PHF).

In accordance with Article 175 of the Constitution of the Republic of Ghana, the Public Funds of Ghana consist of the Consolidated Fund, Contingency Fund, and such Other Funds as may be established by or under the authority of an Act of Parliament. Other Funds established by or under the authority of an Act of Parliament include the District Assembly Common Fund (DACF) and the Petroleum Holding Fund (PHF).

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With respect to each fund (DACF and PHF), outline THREE (3) sources of income.

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PSAF – March 2024 – L2 – Q5b – The context of public financial management

Discuss the constitutional provisions for authorizing withdrawals from public funds.

The 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana is the supreme framework for public financial management in Ghana. To protect the public purse, the Constitution makes provision on authorizing withdrawal from public funds.

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In relation to public financial management, discuss THREE (3) ways of authorizing withdrawal from the public funds under the 1992 Constitution. (3 marks)

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PSAF – May 2018 – L2 – Q2a – The context of public financial management

Define a Covered Entity, Public Funds, and identify sources for the Sinking Fund under the PFM Act 2016.

The Public Financial Management (PFM) Act 2016, Act 921 applies to a covered entity and a public officer responsible for receiving, using, or managing public funds. The PFM Act, Act 921 provides for the creation of a sinking fund by the Minister to be used to redeem specific debt obligations of the Government.

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i) What is “a Covered Entity” as defined by the PFM Act 2016, Act 921? (3 marks)

ii) What is “Public Funds” as defined by the PFM Act 2016, Act 921? (2 marks)

iii) Identify FIVE sources of money for the sinking fund. (5 marks)

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PSAF – Nov 2016 – L2 – Q4a – Government Expenditure

This question identifies various sources of loss of public funds in the public sector, focusing on misappropriation and fraud.

Loss or shortage of public funds is depletion in government funds at a given time.

Enumerate SIX sources through which loss of funds may arise in the public sector.

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PSAF – Nov 2016 – L2 – Q2b – The context of public financial management.

Explaining key financial management provisions in the 1992 Constitution.

State and explain FOUR key financial management provisions in the 1992 Constitution. (6 marks)

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PSAF – Nov 2016 – L2 – Q2d – Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability Framework.

Identifying essential provisions of the Financial Administration Act to protect public funds.

In Ghana, the government has enacted the Financial Administration Act, 2003 and the Financial Administration Regulations (L.I. 1802) to ensure that public funds and resources are properly safeguarded and are used economically, efficiently, effectively and with due propriety.

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Identify TWO essential provisions of the Financial Administration Act and Regulations meant to protect public funds and safeguard public resources and property. (4 marks)

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PSAF – Nov 2016 – L2 – Q2c – The context of public financial management.

Explaining modalities for making payments out of the Consolidated Fund.

Explain FOUR modalities for making payments out of the Consolidated Fund. (4 marks)

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PSAF – July 2023 – L2 – Q5c – Public sector financing initiatives

Outline the sources of income for the District Assembly Common Fund (DACF) and the Petroleum Holding Fund (PHF).

In accordance with Article 175 of the Constitution of the Republic of Ghana, the Public Funds of Ghana consist of the Consolidated Fund, Contingency Fund, and such Other Funds as may be established by or under the authority of an Act of Parliament. Other Funds established by or under the authority of an Act of Parliament include the District Assembly Common Fund (DACF) and the Petroleum Holding Fund (PHF).

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With respect to each fund (DACF and PHF), outline THREE (3) sources of income.

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PSAF – March 2024 – L2 – Q5b – The context of public financial management

Discuss the constitutional provisions for authorizing withdrawals from public funds.

The 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana is the supreme framework for public financial management in Ghana. To protect the public purse, the Constitution makes provision on authorizing withdrawal from public funds.

Required:
In relation to public financial management, discuss THREE (3) ways of authorizing withdrawal from the public funds under the 1992 Constitution. (3 marks)

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PSAF – May 2018 – L2 – Q2a – The context of public financial management

Define a Covered Entity, Public Funds, and identify sources for the Sinking Fund under the PFM Act 2016.

The Public Financial Management (PFM) Act 2016, Act 921 applies to a covered entity and a public officer responsible for receiving, using, or managing public funds. The PFM Act, Act 921 provides for the creation of a sinking fund by the Minister to be used to redeem specific debt obligations of the Government.

Required:
i) What is “a Covered Entity” as defined by the PFM Act 2016, Act 921? (3 marks)

ii) What is “Public Funds” as defined by the PFM Act 2016, Act 921? (2 marks)

iii) Identify FIVE sources of money for the sinking fund. (5 marks)

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