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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Kibiru",
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        "legal_name": "Charles Reubenson Kibiru",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, protect me because the way they are breathing, I am getting scared. There is vapour from the ‘ladies’ lounge,’ and I am getting scared. Fiscal prudence is the last parameter. This is to give incentives to counties, so that they can take audit issues seriously. The issues of audit and governance and optimization of resources by way of value for money and performance audit need to be addressed. We gave the parameter 1 per cent. If you get unqualified opinion, you get money. If you establish county budget and economic forum, you also get some money. The law is very clear that 30 per cent of the money going to counties needs to be ploughed back for development. Establishment of internal audit is another consideration when we looked at the prudence parameter. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Committee is cognizant of the prevailing circumstances and impact caused by COVID-19 pandemic on the county governments. Secondly, the Committee notes the need to take into account the provisions of Article 203 (1) (K) of the Constitution, which provides that: “In considering the basis for revenue sharing, there is need for flexibility in responding to emergencies and other temporary needs based on similar objective criteria.” The Committee acknowledges that the financial year in which the Third Basis for Revenue Sharing is set to commence, is already ongoing. Thus, the Committee recommends to the House that the Third Basis be approved, but its application be commenced from the Financial Year 2021/2022. This recommendation of the Committee The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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