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System of Financial Control and Budgeting QUESTION #5651
Question 1
The last date for submission of Supplementary Grant schedules to the Finance Division (Budget Wing) is 31st May. A Ministry submits its schedule on 1st June citing operational difficulties. Analytically what is the MOST LIKELY consequence?
  • The Finance Division will accept the schedule since the deadline is a guideline not a strict rule
  • The Finance Division will view the submission with disfavour; the Ministry should have anticipated the need well ahead of the financial year; the late submission may result in the supplementary grant not being processed✔️
  • The schedule is automatically rejected and the Ministry must wait for the next financial year
  • The Financial Adviser can grant an extension of up to 30 days on his own authority
Correct Answer Explanation
The Finance Division will look with disfavour upon any request for Supplementary Grants except in extraordinary circumstances. The system expects Ministries to anticipate requirements well ahead of the financial year. A submission after the 31st May deadline compounds this problem as the O.M. is explicit about this deadline. Late submissions risk not being entertained.