The Kanungu LCV District Chairman Engineer Sam Kajojo has revealed that Kanungu district Local government surpassed its revenue collection target for the financial year 2022/20023. He made this revelation while presenting a report to council as provided for under section 13(5) of the local government Act CAP 243.
Eng. Sam Kajojo, the District Chairperson, fulfilled his duty by delivering a comprehensive report on the District’s activities for the financial year 2022/2023, as well as outlining plans and strategies for FY 2023/2024. This presentation took place at the District Council Hall during the Council session on September 14, 2023 presided over by Deputy Speaker Hon. Kembabazi Loick
Eng. Sam highlighted that the District exceeded expectations, generating 56,909,758,000 shillings out of a projected annual budget of 47,826,089,000 shillings, achieving an impressive 119% performance. This exceptional performance was attributed to additional Government transfers, such as the Ministry of Health’s Supplementary budget for Covid-19, Malaria, rubella, child days, and conditional grants related to increased scientist salaries.
Furthermore, it included conditional development funds due to the return of UGIFT funds, which had been returned to the single treasury account in the previous fiscal year.
The District effectively utilized 94.5% of the funds, spending 54,129,454,000 shillings out of the 56,909,758,000 shillings received.
Meanwhile, Administration achieved a budget performance of 113%, receiving 8,761,635,000 shillings out of the planned revenue of 7,775,839,000 shillings. The overperformance was attributed to sector conditional grants and urban wage due to enhanced scientist salaries.
The Finance department achieved 98% performance, receiving 344,499,000 shillings out of the planned 352,813,000 shillings. The underperformance was due to insufficient local revenue receipts.
Statutory bodies achieved a budget performance of 91%, receiving 882,176,000 shillings out of the planned revenue of 970,157,000 shillings. The underperformance was due to low local revenue receipts.
Production department achieved an impressive 112% budget performance, receiving 2,627,013,000 shillings out of the planned 2,343,951,000 shillings. Overperformance was noted in sector conditional grants for wage recurrent.
The Health department achieved a budget performance of 111%, receiving 12,041,182,000 shillings out of the planned revenue of 10,810,741,000 shillings. Overperformance was attributed to sector conditional grants and development grants.
Education department exceeded expectations with a budget performance of 132%, receiving 27,142,459,000 shillings out of 20,557,044,000 shillings. Overperformance was due to increased salaries and supplementary budget allocations.
Additionally, the Roads sector achieved a budget performance of 99%, receiving 1,345,999,000 shillings out of 1,355,174,000 shillings. The underperformance was due to lower-than-expected funds from Uganda road funds while the Water Sector achieved a 100% budget performance, receiving 655,788,000 shillings. Expenses included non-wage and domestic development.
Accordingly, Natural resources exceeded expectations with a budget performance of 115%, receiving 2,350,798,000 shillings out of 2,249,587,000 shillings. Increased performance was attributed to higher scientist salaries while the Community department achieved a budget performance of 112%, receiving 354,574,000 shillings out of 329,080,000 shillings. Overperformance included UWEP operation funds from the Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development.
The Planning department faced challenges with an 86.5% budget performance, receiving 238,991,000 shillings out of 276,345,000 shillings. The underperformance was attributed to local revenue and external financing While the Audit sector achieved an 86% budget performance, receiving 57,680,000 shillings out of the planned 67,000,000 shillings. The underperformance was due to local revenue.
Last but not least, the Trade Industry and Local Development department exceeded expectations with a 117% budget performance, receiving 133,965,000 shillings out of 114,194,000 shillings. Overperformance was due to unconditional grants.
Eng. Sam also provided a detailed list of projects completed in the fiscal year 2022/2023 and the planned approved projects for FY 2023/2024.
Mwesigye Ambrose RDC Kanungu expressed gratitude to the District Chairperson for the comprehensive report, acknowledged the contributions of Councillors, and provided an update on the district’s security situation, highlighting ongoing challenges. He emphasized the need for addressing issues such as wildlife-related property damage and road deterioration due to heavy rainfall. He also called upon all Councillors to convey messages to their communities, encouraging engagement in production activities.
The Council also approved Kanungu District’s five-year forestry development plan, presented by Hon. Joshua Rukundo, the Secretary for Natural Resources, Production, and Commercial Services.