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    "id": 676960,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Mulu",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 1955,
        "legal_name": "Benson Makali Mulu",
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    "content": "Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, another important aspect is under Clause 14 which talks about votes on account for county governments. For example, for the last three years, the National Assembly has not approved the Division of Revenue Bill and the County Allocation of Revenue Bill on time, as per the requirements of the existing Act. We have had delays every time. It is last week when the President assented to the County Allocation of Revenue Bill. This was done so that we do not leave a situation where county governments have no alternative to get resources until important Bills are approved by Parliament and assented to by the President. This amendment allows votes on account so that in situations where there are delays, the county governments can withdraw or access 50 per cent of their budgets as we process the Bills and get the President’s assent. Clause 17 says that in addition to monitoring the financial aspects of our budgets--- This is what has been happening for many years. If you look at the reports of the Controller of Budget and the Auditor-General, you will find that they are mostly talking about how money has been spent. If you look at the Office of the Auditor-General and the Controller of Budget in terms of monitoring budgets, you will also find that they tell us more on financial reports. This demands The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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