The following are the functions of the Department of Finance and Administration
- Ensuring adequate provision of administrative and financial support to all departments of the Ministry
- Coordinating the implementation of financial procurement, ICT and records management policies, procedures and systems
- Coordinating the preparation of Ministry’s annual financial and procurement plans and budgets and monitoring their implementation
- Supervising the installation and implementation of appropriate financial management and internal control systems to minimize risk and fraud
- Overseeing the procurement and contract management functions of the Ministry
- Assessing financial impact on the implementation of Ministry work plans and budgets
- Overseeing annual financial audits and adequate management responses to audit queries is provided
- Ensuring effectiveness and functionality of records management system including general, confidential and personnel records
- Overseeing the general welfare and discipline of Ministry staff in accordance with civil service rules and regulations and security policy of Ministry
- Coordinating the recording of minutes of Ministry staff and management meetings
