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    "id": 966995,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/966995/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "West Mugirango, FORD-K",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Vincent Kemosi",
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        "legal_name": "Vincent Kemosi Mogaka",
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    "content": "The Office of Controller of Budget is crucial in public finances. It is one of the offices that deal with mechanisms that enhance accountability in the expenditure of public resources. This is an independent office established under Article 228 of the Constitution of Kenya and it oversees the implementation of the budget. The office exercises oversight by authorising withdrawals from public coffers among other functions. The roles of this office include oversight and overseeing implementation of the budget both at the county and national Governments. It also has a control role through authorizing withdrawal of public funds and reporting to Parliament on budget implementation. It also advices Parliament on financial matters pertaining to the budget."
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