Parliament has approved the new Ugx.265 billion youth venture fund, a five-year development programme that seeks to combat poverty and unemployment among the youth. In a report presented by the Budget Committee Chairperson, Mr. Tim Lwanga, the government relocated Ugx.19.5 billion from Ministry of Finance to Ministry of Gender which is going to manage the project for the next five years. The allocation of Ugx.19.5 billion is meant to kick-start the project this financial year. The beneficiary youths will be organised under Youth Interest Groups (YIGs), or as individual youths, and will be the nucleus of the programme, Mr. Lwanga…
Need a forensic lab? Here is how to justify funds for it…
If you work in Internal audit department, below are ideas on how you can have your Audit committee commit funds to establishing a robust computer forensic investigations department. Remember, the same tools can help you undertake proactive forensics. And in your justification, error on proactive forensics — getting to the bottom of past frauds so that they are never repeated. When you catch a fraudster, they usually think twice! Below is a justification statement to your Audit Committee of the Board. Remember, your CEO may see no need to empower you with all the skills and tools you need. The…
