The Citizens’ Budget for the year 2019-2020

Abstract

Citizens’ Budget is the version that has been prepared since the financial year 2010/11 aiming at informing citizens on plans and budget highlights in a simple language. Furthermore, the version provides an opportunity for citizens to participate in planning and budgeting hence, increasing transparency and accountability in the management of public funds. It is important for citizens to understand and comprehend fully the Government budget as it affects their lives in different manners. The 2019/20 financial year Citizens’ Budget begins with an introduction that includes the overall budget concept, budget targets and budget process for the financial year 2019/20. Other parts include: Budget priorities for the financial year 2019/20; Measures and guiding policies to enable the budget for the 2019/20; Reforms in tax system, fees and charges; How the government expects to get revenue; and how the Government aims to spend public monies.