District Administration

Departments

Directorate of Local Government Administration

District Administration Background

Objective

To promote democratic governance, advocacy, transparency and accountability in Local Governments.

Functions

To enhance the capacity of Local Governments to deliver quality services.
To supervise and coordinate operations of Local Governments.
To present requests of local Governments for development programmes to line Ministries.
To evolve skills development for Local government staff to deal with the challenges of decentralization.
To work with LGFC to put in place mechanisms for equitable sharing of resources in the various Local Governments.
To provide support supervision to Local Governments.
To analyze reports from the Local Governments and tender appropriate advise.

Performance in FY 2009/10

Undertook on-spot audit of key staff positions and status of recruitment in 26 districts;
Provided hands on support to 8 LGs, conducted JARD 2009, with participants from districts, regional and national levels;
Conducted follow up of JARD 2009 recommendations in Busia, Butaleja, Pallisa and Budaka districts;
Undertook technical support supervision and mentoring visits to 24 districts;
conducted hands on training for 33 newly appointed members of DSCs in 23 districts.

Planned Outputs for FY 2010/11

Routine technical support supervision and mentoring visits in 24 Districts undertaken;
JARD 2010 conducted;
Induction course for 24 newly recruited members of DSCs conducted; provision of support to about 24 districts to recruit additional staff.

Budget Allocations for FY 2010/11 (shs Million)