Local Government and Project Management

The Local Government and Project Management Department is for formulation of financial management policies and overseeing financial management systems in Local Authorities. The main functions of the Local Government Department include inter-alia ensuring timely preparation of financial statements in line with relevant accounting standards and guidelines to enhance transparency and accountability in the use of public resources and facilitating the development of capacity in public financial management (PFM) at local government level in order to enhance prudent financial management of public resources in Local Authorities.

1. Formulation and review of financial management policies and legislation in Local authorities in order to enhance accountability in use of public resources;
2. Consolidation of annual Financial Statements for local authorities in order to facilitate decision making;
3. Monitor the preparation of financial statements in line with relevant accounting standards and guidelines to enhance transparency and accountability in the use of public resources;
4. Build capacity in local authorities for public financial management (PFM) in order to enhance financial management;
5. Formulation and review of policies and guidelines on financial management systems for public sector projects in order to ensure transparency and efficiency in the management of resources;
6. Consolidation of project financial report in order to provide information and facilitate decision making;
7. Coordination and provision of technical assistance on financial management to projects to ensure timely attainment of objectives; and
8. Monitoring and evaluation of public sector projects in order to enhance accountability and facilitate implementation of interventions

1. The Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) No. 2 of 2016
2. Public Finance Management Act No. 1 of 2018
3. The Local Government Act No. 2 of 2019
4. The Constituency Development Fund Act No. 11 of 2018
5. The Rating Act No. 21 of 2018
6. Decentralisation Policy
7. Loans and Guarantees Act