GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 12645

NOTICE is given to the general public in exercise of powers conferred to me by Article 179 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and sections 30 and 31 of the County Governments Act, I appoint a taskforce for the evaluation and audit of Migori County Revenue. Objective of the Assignment The downward trend of revenue collection by the county is a matter of concern to the Authority. The evaluation seeks to establish existing gaps in Migori County revenue collection and administration and suggest ways of bridging these gaps. Scope of the Evaluation The assessment will be done for a duration of ten (10) days and will cover all the 40 wards of Migori County. Terms of Reference (a) Assess revenue collected from July 2020 to June 2022, with the aim of establishing the trends and gaps in revenues collected. (b) Identify the methodology used to collect the revenue and its impact on amounts collected. (c) Assess revenues collected in relation to the sources. (d) Examine the constraints in revenue collection. (e) Identify strategies to enhance future revenue collection. (f) Examine internal control measures put in place to minimize pilferage of revenue and suggest interventions. (g) Determine best practices available that can help improve revenue collection. (h) Appraise the existing automated revenue collection system to determine its effectiveness and value for money. (i) Examine revenue mobilization procedures. (j) Audit the system of collecting and transmitting of revenue from the field to determine compliance with relevant laws and best practices of managing public finance. 7862 7862 Members Members of the Taskforce shall be: Name Position Solomon Adede Chairperson Maurice Oindo Secretary Lameck Nyamosi Member Michael Midwa Member Margaret Omoro (Ms.) Member Maurice Owaga Member Henry Chacha Secretariat In performance of its functions, the Taskforce— (a) shall hold such number of meetings at such places and such times and review all documents that are required as the Taskforce may consider necessary for the proper discharge of its mandate; (b) shall have access to reports of any previous investigations relevant to its mandate; (c) shall, as it considers appropriate, carry out or cause to be carried out such studies or research as may inform the Taskforce on its mandate; (d) subject to the foregoing, the Taskforce shall have all the independence necessary for carrying out its function or expedient for the proper execution of its mandate. (e) deliberations of the Taskforce shall remain confidential and members shall execute a confidentiality Agreement; (f) the Taskforce may summon any current or former member of staff of the County or any person to provide any given information that would help the Taskforce in its work; and (g) the Taskforce may co-opt any person whose knowledge, skills or competencies may be necessary to facilitate its work. The Secretariat of the Taskforce The Secretariat of the Taskforce shall be based at the office of the Governor, County Government Headquarters and shall be responsible to the Taskforce for— (a) providing appropriate background briefing to the Taskforce; (b) preparing the Taskforce’s report’s reports and disseminating any information deemed relevant to the Taskforce; (c) co-ordinating the provision of all documents required to facilitate the work of the Taskforce from the relevant departments; (d) undertaking research and liaising with the relevant National and County Government Departments and any other institution in order to gather relevant information necessary for informing the Taskforce; and (e) providing logistical support including vehicles and meeting venues. Tenure The assignment shall take ten (10) days commencing the 12th October, 2022 but the same may be with justifiable reason be extended for such other period as it may be considered necessary. At completion of the assignment the Taskforce shall handover the report to the Governor with appropriate recommendations. Remuneration The remuneration of members of the Taskforce, Secretariat and support staff shall be as the applicable Salaries and Remuneration Commission’s guidelines contained in the relevant Circulars. Dated the 11th October, 2022. OCHILO G. M. AYACKO, MR/4300178 Governor, Migori County.