IMPLEMENT RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS-KAPIRI DC DIRECTS

KAPIRI Mposhi District Commissioner, Francis Hasalama has directed government departments in the district to integrate and implement risk management systems in their regular operations.

Mr. Hasalama noted that institutionalizing risk management mechanisms is a proactive approach crucial to mitigating potential risks that could hinder the ability of government departments to effectively deliver public services.

The DC noted that the failure to recognize and handle risks within government departments has persistently hindered the provision of public services in the district stating that it is imperative for government departments to take the directive seriously.

During a meeting with heads of government departments (HoD), Mr. Hasalama emphasized the importance of submitting the 2024 departmental Risk Management Registers for departments to identify potential risks in their operations and develop effective mitigation strategies.

“You need to proactively manage potential risks in your departments to avoid disturbances and ensure that your service delivery is not affected by unexpected risks and circumstances because you will know how to react if you prepare for risks,” Mr. Hasalama said.

Mr. Hasalama stated that not only will adequate preparation for potential risks facilitate the achievement of planned objectives but will also contribute to the efficient and effective utilization of public resources in public institutions.

In 2023, government through the Ministry of Finance and National Planning rolled out the program to capacitate public institutions to start preparing Risk Management registers annually in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act No. 1 of 2018.

According to the Act, Risk Management systems in public institutions will now be among key themes to be audited alongside financial and assets audit by the office of the Auditor General.

“The requirement for all departments to integrate and implement systems of risk management is anchored on the provisions of the Public Finance Management Act number 1 of 2018. You will recall that all the departments were trained in risk management by officials from the ministry of Finance and National Planning last year and we need to prepare these registers because they will be a subject of audit starting this year,” Mr. Hasalama said.