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What is the primary purpose of an operational plan?
What is the primary purpose of an operational plan?
- To outline day-to-day activities for departmental functioning (correct)
- To create a wish list for future funding
- To assess past performance of the department
- To set long-term strategic goals
An operational plan should be regarded as a wish list for the budget.
An operational plan should be regarded as a wish list for the budget.
False (B)
Who is primarily responsible for compiling a budget for an activity?
Who is primarily responsible for compiling a budget for an activity?
Responsibility Manager
The first year of the strategic plan is known as the __________.
The first year of the strategic plan is known as the __________.
Match the following roles with their responsibilities:
Match the following roles with their responsibilities:
What is the primary purpose of a budget?
What is the primary purpose of a budget?
What important information should be included in an operational plan?
What important information should be included in an operational plan?
A strategic plan should cover a period of one to three years.
A strategic plan should cover a period of one to three years.
What does MTEF stand for?
What does MTEF stand for?
The operational plan must summarize all anticipated capital investments for the year.
The operational plan must summarize all anticipated capital investments for the year.
A budget can be defined as a financial plan that estimates __________ and authorizes certain expenditures based on revenue.
A budget can be defined as a financial plan that estimates __________ and authorizes certain expenditures based on revenue.
What should be prioritized by the Responsibility Manager, the Programme Manager, and the Departmental Budget Advisory Committee?
What should be prioritized by the Responsibility Manager, the Programme Manager, and the Departmental Budget Advisory Committee?
Match the following elements with their descriptions:
Match the following elements with their descriptions:
Which of the following is NOT a component of a strategic plan?
Which of the following is NOT a component of a strategic plan?
What is the primary purpose of the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF)?
What is the primary purpose of the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF)?
The role of the accounting officer includes preparing a strategic plan for the upcoming MTEF.
The role of the accounting officer includes preparing a strategic plan for the upcoming MTEF.
What Section of the Constitution provides for a budget in South Africa?
What Section of the Constitution provides for a budget in South Africa?
The MTEF supports departments in planning and spending on programs according to a one-year expenditure envelope.
The MTEF supports departments in planning and spending on programs according to a one-year expenditure envelope.
What are departments required to do in preparation for budget submissions according to the MTEF?
What are departments required to do in preparation for budget submissions according to the MTEF?
The MTEF aims to reduce requests for ________ by accurately programming expenditure.
The MTEF aims to reduce requests for ________ by accurately programming expenditure.
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of the MTEF?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of the MTEF?
The Service Delivery Improvement Programme is a key component of the MTEF.
The Service Delivery Improvement Programme is a key component of the MTEF.
What type of asset acquisition is addressed in the planning framework?
What type of asset acquisition is addressed in the planning framework?
Match the following components to their respective descriptions:
Match the following components to their respective descriptions:
Which type of budgeting allocates funds based on previous budget levels and then adjusts for inflation?
Which type of budgeting allocates funds based on previous budget levels and then adjusts for inflation?
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is primarily responsible for budget execution.
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is primarily responsible for budget execution.
Who must account for all financial transactions and activities of the department?
Who must account for all financial transactions and activities of the department?
The budget serves as a ___________ process to promote financial coordination and order.
The budget serves as a ___________ process to promote financial coordination and order.
Match the following roles with their primary responsibilities:
Match the following roles with their primary responsibilities:
Which of the following is a purpose of a budget?
Which of the following is a purpose of a budget?
The Accounting Officer has to design and develop an internal control system.
The Accounting Officer has to design and develop an internal control system.
What is the duty of the Accounting Officer concerning the annual draft budget?
What is the duty of the Accounting Officer concerning the annual draft budget?
What is one of the responsibilities of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO)?
What is one of the responsibilities of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO)?
The CFO is only responsible for managing departmental budgets.
The CFO is only responsible for managing departmental budgets.
What must the Departmental Accountants ensure regarding financial transactions?
What must the Departmental Accountants ensure regarding financial transactions?
The CFO must develop a positive financial __________ in the department.
The CFO must develop a positive financial __________ in the department.
Match the following roles with their responsibilities:
Match the following roles with their responsibilities:
Which aspect of departmental activities is the CFO responsible for evaluating?
Which aspect of departmental activities is the CFO responsible for evaluating?
Programme Managers have the authority to approve their own budgets.
Programme Managers have the authority to approve their own budgets.
Who is responsible for verifying departmental submissions to Treasury?
Who is responsible for verifying departmental submissions to Treasury?
Flashcards
Policy Developments
Policy Developments
Guides program spending plans for three years.
Capital Assets
Capital Assets
Fixed and movable assets for investments and maintenance.
MTEF
MTEF
Medium Term Expenditure Framework, integrates planning and budgeting.
Expenditure Envelope
Expenditure Envelope
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Strategic Planning
Strategic Planning
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Budget
Budget
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Budget Purpose
Budget Purpose
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Accounting Officer (AO)
Accounting Officer (AO)
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Strategic Plan
Strategic Plan
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Operational Plan
Operational Plan
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Program Description
Program Description
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Conditional Grants
Conditional Grants
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Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
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Departmental Accountants
Departmental Accountants
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Program Managers
Program Managers
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Line-item budgeting
Line-item budgeting
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Performance-based budgeting
Performance-based budgeting
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Program budgeting
Program budgeting
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Multi-year program budgeting
Multi-year program budgeting
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Zero-based budgeting
Zero-based budgeting
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Financial Assets
Financial Assets
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Financial Liabilities
Financial Liabilities
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Service Delivery Improvement
Service Delivery Improvement
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Information Technology Plan
Information Technology Plan
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Study Notes
Policy Developments and Legislative Changes
- Program spending plans are framed by policy developments and legislative changes over a three-year period.
- Proposed acquisitions include both fixed and movable capital assets, with capital investments and maintenance of physical assets planned accordingly.
- Financial assets acquisitions and capital transfers will be managed alongside financial assets and liabilities.
- Multi-year projections will be made for income and projected receipts from asset sales.
- The Service Delivery Improvement Programme outlines specific service delivery objectives and improvements.
- Information technology expansions will be guided by a supportive IT plan, aimed at enhancing information systems.
Strategic Planning and Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF)
- The MTEF integrates planning and budgeting, setting policy priorities in advance for effective service delivery.
- Departments must operate within a three-year expenditure envelope, ensuring affordability and predictability.
- Accurate programming of expenditures aligns with policy implementation, reducing roll-over requests and improving cost-efficiency.
- Strategic planning links departmental budget submissions to governmental priorities, facilitating evaluation and recommendations for allocations.
- Budget allocations authorized by Parliament support specified outputs aligned with government priorities.
Budget Definition and Purpose
- A budget serves as a financial plan for a defined period, allocating specific amounts for designated purposes.
- It encompasses anticipated income and expenditure estimates, guiding operational planning and management.
- Key purposes of a budget include planning, financial coordination, policy formulation, and accountability through Parliament.
Planning and Budgeting Process
- Each institution’s accounting officer prepares a strategic plan annually for MTEF approval.
- Strategic and operational plans detail the objectives, expenditure programs, and required resources.
- The first year of the strategic plan constitutes the operational plan, laying out specific activities, measurable objectives, and outputs.
- Operational plans must delineate program descriptions, conditional grants, new programs, and scaling down of existing programs.
Types of Budgeting
- Various budgeting methods include line-item, performance-based, program budgeting, multi-year program budgeting, and zero-based budgeting.
Key Role Players in Budget Execution
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Accounting Officer (AO)
- Overall control and accountability for financial transactions within the department.
- Responsible for budget submissions, administration of budget votes, and internal control systems.
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Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- Oversees financial control and supply chain management.
- Provides financial advice, evaluates cost-effectiveness, and monitors departmental expenditure.
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Departmental Accountants
- Manage proper record-keeping and submission of financial accounts for auditing.
- Responsible for financial procedures as prescribed by Treasury.
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Programme Managers
- Appointed by the Director-General for effective administration and management.
- Ensure optimal use of resources to meet program objectives and report to the Budget Advisory Committee.
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Test your knowledge on policy developments and legislative changes that impact program spending plans over a three-year period. This quiz covers proposed acquisitions of capital assets, planned investments, and financial asset management. Challenge yourself with multi-year income projections and capital transfer strategies.
