1.0 INTRODUCTION
The West Akim Municipal is one of the Thirty-two (32) Districts in the Eastern Region of Ghana. It was established by Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 1421 of 1988 and was established as a Municipality in 2008 and sub-divided into West Akim and Upper West Akim by legislative instrument (2012) that is LI 2050 and 2049 respectively and Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936).
1.0 MMDA’S POLICY OBJECTIVES
S/N |
POLICY OBJECTIVES |
SDG’s |
1 |
Ensure Improved fiscal performance and sustainability |
1, 8, 17 |
2 |
Enhance production and supply of quality raw materials |
2,8,9,17 |
3 |
Pursue Flagship industrial development initiatives |
2,4,8,9,13 |
4 |
Enhance the application of science, technology and innovation |
2,8,9 |
5 |
Promote Agriculture as a viable business among the youth |
8 |
6 |
Enhance inclusive and equitable to and participation in quality education at all levels |
4.1 , 4.2, 4b |
7 |
Ensure the reduction of new HIV & AIDS/STI’s infection among the vulnerable group |
3 |
8 |
Eradicate Poverty in all its forms and dimensions |
1,2,3,4,5 |
9 |
Improve access to safe and reliable water supply services for all |
6 |
10 |
Enhance climate change resilience |
11,13 |
2.1 Goal of West Akim Municipal Assembly
The West Akim Municipal Assembly exist to provide the overall development of the Municipality, by providing service through efficient management of resources and co-ordination of activities of all decentralise departments and agencies, so as to improve the quality of life of the people.
2.2 Core Functions
The core functions of the Municipal Assembly are outlined below:
- Exercise political and administrative authority in the district, provide guidance, give direction to, and supervise the other administrative authorities in the district.
- Performs deliberative, legislative and executive functions.
- Responsible for the overall development of the Municipality and shall ensure the preparation of development plans and annual composite budgets of the Municipality.
- Ensure public safety for all inhabitants
2.3 Policy Outcome Indicators and Targets
Outcome Indicator Description |
Unit of Measurement |
Baseline |
Latest Status |
Target |
|||
Year 2016 |
Value 2016 |
Year 2018 |
Value 2018 |
Year 2019 |
Value 2019 |
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Inclusive and equitable access to education in basic school increased |
Number of pupils in school |
2016 |
29,140 |
2018 |
29,282 |
2019 |
31,000 |
Decentralisation policy and programmes implementation |
Number of Zonal Council Offices constructed and are operational |
2016 |
0 |
2018 |
0 |
2019 |
2 |
Resource mobilization in IGF increased |
Internally Generated Funds increased by at least 30% by December 2019 |
2016 |
27.99% |
2018 |
30% |
2019 |
30% |
Orderly development of Human Settlement promoted |
Number of lay outs and building plans approved |
2016 |
100 |
2018 |
45 |
2019 |
100 |
Capacity to mitigate impact of natural disasters, risk and vulnerabilities enhanced |
Number of public education and sensitization on deforestation done in the municipality |
2016 |
4 |
2018 |
6 |
2019 |
8 |
Access to extension services increased |
Number of field/home visits conducted
|
2016 |
1,094 |
2018 |
1,355 |
2019 |
2,304 |
Number of public education and sensitization organised |
2016 |
32 |
2018 |
60
|
2019 |
72 |
|
Efficiency in governance and management of health system improved |
Number of health posts (CHPS Compound) and facilities constructed |
2016 |
2 |
2018 |
5 |
2019 |
9 |
Participation in district level planning and budgeting imp. |
Number of stakeholder consultations organised |
2016 |
3 |
2018 |
4 |
2019 |
6 |
3.0 SUMMARY OF KEY ACHIEVEMENT IN 2018
The Assembly was able to successfully achieve most of its set targets and objectives in the year 2018. These achievements included infrastructural projects, peace and security as well as social achievements. Key among these achievements are:
3.1 Infrastructure
3.1.1 Health
The Assembly Completed two CHIPS’ Compound at Ekoso and Pabi whiles that of Amaako is on-going
3.1.2 Education
The Assembly is implementing a number of School Infrastructure including the completion of a Six-Unit Classroom Block at Islamic and1 No. 3-Unit classroom block at Anglican JHS whiles the construction of six unit classroom blocks at Presby and R/C Primary schools in Asamankese are on-going
3.1.3 Road
The Assembly has reshaped a number of feeder roads across the Municipality (14km).
3.2 Peace and Security
The general security situation within the period under review was peaceful. People went about their daily activities without hindrance. A credit goes to the security agencies and for that matter the Municipal Security Council. Security issues such as armed robbery, thefts, assaults and chieftaincy disputes, particularly the issue surrounding the Installation of Asamankese Chief and related security challenges was handled professionally by the Security agencies.
3.3 Implementation of Action Plans
The Assembly was able to implement 40% of its projects and programmes for 2018 as at 31st July, 2018. All statutory meetings and programmes were timely implemented. The Department of Urban Roads was established with ahead of the Department posted by the office of the head of Civil Service.
The Assembly received maximum co-operation from the heads of the Decentralized Departments as well as the Education and Health Units. The departments were supported with logistics such as vehicles, and also given financial assistance.
REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE TRENDS FOR THE MEDIUM TERM
4.1 Financial Performance – All Revenue Sources
ITEM |
2016 |
2017 |
2018 |
% performance at Jul,2018 |
|||
|
Budget |
Actual |
Budget |
Actual |
Budget |
Actual as at July |
|
IGF |
686,045.24 |
574,392.45 |
733,760.00 |
935,233.70 |
858,700.00 |
732,523.47 |
85.31 |
Compensation Transfer |
4,831,014.40 |
1,900,403.37 |
2,165,408.61 |
1,055,779.60 |
2,625,168.22 |
1,531,348.13 |
58.33 |
Goods and Services Transfer |
69,214.00 |
64,528.00 |
57,494.00 |
49,259.00 |
65,362.45 |
53,002.24 |
14.51 |
Assets Transfer |
|
|
|||||
DACF |
3,112,174.00 |
1,417,002.71 |
2,761,649.00 |
1,419,822.79 |
3,452,061.64 |
810,410.39 |
23.47 |
School Feeding |
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DDF |
586,168.00 |
392,556.00 |
626,119.54 |
152,761.39 |
534,755.00 |
33,768.32 |
6.31 |
UDG |
2,539,802.36 |
1,413,039.92 |
4,870,825.95 |
2,648,376.19 |
1,614,267.22 |
1,057,997.11 |
65.54 |
Other Transfers |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
79,000.00 |
39,512.41 |
50.00 |
Total |
11,824,418.00 |
5,761,922.45 |
11,215,257.10 |
6,261,232.67 |
9,529,314.53 |
4,234,911.66 |
44.44 |
4.2 Financial Performance- Expenditure (All Sources)
Expenditure items |
2016
|
2017 |
2018 Budget Actuals |
2019 Budget Revised |
2020 |
||
COMPENSATION |
1,952,030.47 |
2,395,163.05 |
3,064,228.00 |
3,004,935.93 |
2,900,373.92 |
2,900,373.92 |
3,512,357.97 |
GOODS AND SERVICES |
1,519,719.41 |
2,292,767.29 |
2,2289,768.16 |
961,383.68 |
1,353,222.94 |
2,310,497.62 |
2,254,902.42 |
ASSETS |
2,651,496.66 |
3,863,781.31 |
4,432,932.08 |
2,350,566.72 |
3,961,617.23 |
3,961,617.23 |
5,055,365.78 |
TOTAL |
6,123,246.54 |
8,551,711.65 |
9,726,928.24 |
6,216,886.33 |
8,353,212.47 |
9,172,488.26 |
10,822,626.17 |
4.3 (2018 Revenue Projections – All Revenue Sources
REVENUE SOURCES |
2018 Budget (GH₵) |
Actual as at July, 2018 (GH₵) |
2019 Budgeted Revised |
2020 (GH₵) |
|
Internally Generated Revenue |
858,700.00 |
732,523.47 |
996,187.22 |
1,953,461.90 |
1,755,145.42
|
Compensation transfers (for decentralized departments) |
2,625,168.22 |
1,531,348.13 |
2,625,168.22 |
2,625,168.22 |
3,166,618.13 |
MP’S DACF |
300,000.00 |
156,821.10 |
400,000.00 |
400,000.00 |
400,000.00 |
Goods and services transfers (for decentralized departments) |
65,362.45 |
53,002.24 |
83,211.33 |
83,211.33 |
90,708.65
|
Assets transfer (for decentralized departments) |
|
|
|
|
495,000.00 |
DACF |
3,452,061.64 |
810,410.39 |
3,302,385.52 |
3,302,385.52 |
3,985,095.89 |
DDF |
534,755.00 |
33,768.32 |
586,168.50 |
586,168.50 |
739,147.12 |
Disability |
106,120.00 |
106,120.00 |
66,047.69
|
66,047.69
|
140,000.00 |
UDG |
1,614,267.22 |
1,057,997.11 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
Other Donor Transfers (Agric) |
79,000.00 |
39,512.41 |
156,044.49 |
156,044.49 |
156,045.79 |
TOTAL |
9,529,314.53 |
4,234,911.66 |
8,353,212.47 |
9,172,488.26 |
10,053,804.00 |
4.4 2019Expenditure Projections- All Funding Sources
Expenditure items |
2018 |
Actual as at July, 2018 |
2019 Budget Revised |
2020 |
|
COMPENSATION |
2,638,886.53 |
1,532,351.11 |
2,900,373.92 |
3,471,518.13 |
3,471,518.13 |
GOODS AND SERVICES |
4,161,028.13 |
988,607 |
1,353,222.94 |
2,815,936.92 |
2,815,936.92 |
ASSETS |
2,729,399.87 |
1,713,953.25 |
3,961,617.23 |
4,640,305.95 |
4,640,305.95 |
TOTAL |
9,529,314.53 |
4,234,911.66 |
8,353,212.47 |
9,172,487.15 |
10,927,761.00 |
PART B: BUDGET PROGRAMME SUMMARY
PROGRAMME 1: MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
1. Budget Programme Objectives
The objective of the Management and Administration Programme is to:
To ensure essential co-ordination of the activities of all the decentralized departments and units of the Assembly in order to effectively implement policies and programmes
2. Budget Programme Description
The agenda here is to provide quality and up to standard service delivery that will be advantageous to all stakeholders of the Assembly. This will be done through the preparation of strategic plans to facilitate effective financial management, budget preparations and implementation, procurement practices and staff management to enhance transparency, accountability and access to public information.
The programme broadly covers several units such as the Central Administration and Finance Departments, Budget, Development Planning, Procurement and Audit. The total staff strength for this programme is Forty-four, and funding sources are Internally Generated Funds, District Assembly Common Fund, District Development Fund and Government of Ghana Transfers.
BUDGET SUB-PROGRAMME SUMMARY
PROGRAMME1: Management and Administration
SUB-PROGRAMME 1.1 General Administration
1. Budget Sub-Programme Objective
The General Administration Sub programme is to provide support services by monitoring and co-ordinating all the decentralised departments and units under the West Akim Municipal Assembly.
2.Budget Sub-Programme Description
This sub programme will, supervise, coordinate and report on the activities, of all the decentralized departments. This is done through the execution of administrative procedures such as organizing statutory meetings, records keeping and information dissemination.
General Administration consists of the Administrators Unit, Records Unit, and the Radio Operations Unit. Source of funding include IGF, DACF, GOG and DDF.
The beneficiaries of the sub programme are the departments of the Assembly, Assembly staff, and other stakeholders like Assembly Members and the Member of Parliament in the West Akim Municipality.
The staff strength is forty-four people and some of the key issues of this sub programme include inadequate funds and logistics as well as the sub programme’s vast scope of opereations.
3.Budget Sub-Programme Results Statement
The table indicates the main outputs, its indicators and projections by which the MMDAs measure the performance of this sub-programme. The past data indicates actual performance whilst the projections are the MMDA’s estimate of future performance.
Main Outputs |
Output Indicator |
Past Years |
Projections |
|||
2017 |
2018 |
Budget Year 2019 |
Indicative Year 2020 |
Indicative Year 2021 |
||
Management Meetings |
Number of Management Meetings Held |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
General Assembly Meetings |
Number of meetings organized |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
Town Hall Meetings Organized |
Number of meetings held |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
Dissemination of Public Information |
A Functional Client Service Unit |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Executive, Committee meeting |
Number of meetings organized |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
Functional Sub Committees |
Number of meetings held for each sub committee |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4.0 Budget Sub-Programme Operations and Projects
The table lists the main Operations and projects to be undertaken by the sub-programme
Operations |
|
Projects |
Total Compensation & other allowances |
|
|
Internal Management of Organization |
|
|
Official Cerebrations |
|
|
Purchase of 2no. Laptops & 2no. Desktop computers |
|
|
Payment of NALAG dues |
|
|
Organization of Stakeholder/Town Hall Meetings |
|
|
Purchase of Office Furniture & Fittings |
|
|
Contingency Fund |
|
|
Rental of Plant and Equipment |
|
|
Office Facilities Supplies-MP |
|
|
BUDGET SUB-PROGRAMME SUMMARY
PROGRAMME1: Management and Administration
SUB-PROGRAMME 1.2 Finance and Revenue Mobilization
1.0 Budget Sub-Programme Objective
To ensure effective and efficient resource mobilization and management, especially, Internally Generated Funds
2.0 Budget Sub-Programme Description
This sub programme will deliver good and financial management practices through the collection, recording, investing, disbursing and reporting on revenue generation and expenditure of all funds in the interest of the Assembly. These funds include Internally Generated Funds, District Development Facility, District Assembly Common Fund, Government of Ghana Transfers and Donor Grants
Finance and Revenue Mobilization Unit, with a staff strength of sixteen officers is the main organisational unit that will deliver the sub-programme. The cost of the sub programme will be paid for with funds from, Internally Generated Funds and District Assembly Common Fund
The key issues and challenges are limited funds, lack of logistics and uncooperative attitude of tax payers.
3.0 Budget Sub-Programme Results Statement
The table indicates the main outputs, its indicators and projections by which the MMDAs measure the performance of this sub-programme. The past data indicates actual performance whilst the projections are the MMDA’s estimate of future performance.
Main Outputs |
Output Indicator |
Past Years |
Projections |
|||
2017 |
2018 |
Budget Year 2019 |
Indicative Year 2020 |
Indicative Year 2021 |
||
Updated Revenue database |
Number of times updated |
2 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Revaluation of Properties |
Number of revaluation exercises conducted |
– |
– |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Revenue Mobilization |
Percentage of revenue mobilised |
97% |
90% |
90% |
90% |
90% |
Financial Reporting |
Number of Financial Reports Submitted by the 15th Day of the Ensuing Month |
12 |
11 |
12 |
12 |
12 |
Revenue management |
Percentage of Actual Expenditure as against Budgeted Expenditure |
96% |
– |
95% |
95% |
95% |
4.0 Budget Sub-Programme Operations and Projects
The table lists the main Operations and projects to be undertaken by the sub-programme
Operations |
|
Projects |
RIAP Implementation cost |
|
|
Property Valuation Expenses |
|
|
Embark on comprehensive revenue data collection |
|
BUDGET SUB-PROGRAMME SUMMARY
PROGRAMME1: Management and Administration
SUB-PROGRAMME 1.3 Human Resource Management
1.Budget Sub-Programme Objective
To develop a well-resourced, well informed and well trained Assembly staff to ensure quality service delivery.
2.0 Budget Sub-Programme Description
This sub programme will basically manage all personnel related issues by assessing staff training needs and building their capacity based on these needs. There will also be periodic appraisal, assessment and review of staff performance which will in the long run improve service delivery.
The organisational unit involved is the Human Resource Unit which is run by one Assistant Human Resource Officer and a stenographer, making inadequate personnel the main challenge of the sub programme. Funds will come from IGF, DACF and DDF. Both established post and non-established post staff are expected to benefit from this sub programme.
3.Budget Sub-Programme Results Statement
The table indicates the main outputs, its indicators and projections by which the MMDAs measure the performance of this sub-programme. The past data indicates actual performance whilst the projections are the MMDA’s estimate of future performance.
Main Outputs |
Output Indicator |
Past Years |
Projections |
|||
2017 |
2018 |
Budget Year 2019 |
Indicative Year 2020 |
Indicative Year 2021 |
||
Capacity building |
Number of trainings organised |
5 |
2 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
Quarterly reports to ERCC |
Number of Reports Submitted |
4 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
Validate ESPV |
No. of Validations |
– |
11 |
12 |
12 |
12 |
Performance Planning, Review and Appraisal |
No. of Staff Appraisals Conducted |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4.Budget Sub-Programme Operations and Projects
The table lists the main Operations and projects to be undertaken by the sub-programme
Operations |
|
Projects |
Monthly Staff Validation |
|
|
Capacity Building for Staff/Assembly Members |
|
BUDGET SUB-PROGRAMME SUMMARY
PROGRAMME1: Management and Administration
SUB-PROGRAMME1.4 Planning, Budgeting Monitoring and Evaluation
1.Budget Sub-Programme Objective
- To prepare the Annual Action Plan and the Annual Composite Budget of the assembly.
- To Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the Action Plan and Composite Budget.
2.0 Budget Sub-Programme Description
The sub-programme will bring about the preparation of all developmental documents such as Medium Term Development Plan and Annual Action Plan, Composite Budget, Procurement Plan and Audit Plan through the essential coordination of the MPCU and Budget Committee. Monitoring and Evaluation will be implemented through effective and legal Procurement and Audit processes.
The organizational units involved in the sub-programme are the Development Planning, Budget, Procurement and Audit Units. The total staff of the units is seven.
The beneficiaries of the sub-program are the whole Municipal Assembly and citizens of the Municipality, and it is funded by Internally Generated Funds and District Assembly Common Fund.
The key issue the sub-programme is the untimely release of funds.
3.0 Budget Sub-Programme Results Statement
The table indicates the main outputs, its indicators and projections by which the MMDAs measure the performance of this sub-programme. The past data indicates actual performance whilst the projections are the MMDA’s estimate of future performance.
Main Outputs |
Output Indicator |
Past Years |
Projections |
|||
2017 |
2018 |
Budget Year 2019 |
Indicative Year 2020 |
Indicative Year 2021 |
||
Medium Term Development Plan (MTDP) |
Approval of MTDP |
By 31st October |
By 29th September |
By 31st October |
– |
– |
Annual Action Plan |
Approval of Annual Action Plan |
By 31st October |
By 29th September |
By 31st October |
By 31st October |
By 31st October |
Composite Budgeting |
Approval of Composite Budget |
By 30th September |
By 30th September |
By 30th September |
By 30th September |
By 30th September |
Progress Reports |
Number of Progress Reports Submitted to ERCC |
4 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
Procurement Plan |
Approval of Procurement Plan |
By 31st October |
By 31st October |
By 31st October |
By 31st October |
By 31st October |
Monitoring and Evaluation of Projects and Programs |
Number of Monitoring Exercise Undertaken |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4.Budget Sub-Programme Operations and Projects
The table lists the main Operations and projects to be undertaken by the sub-programme
Operations |
|
Projects |
Logistics for Projects Monitoring |
|
|
Preparation of 2021 Annual Composite Budget |
|
|
Review of 2018-2021 MTDP |
|
BUDGET PROGRAMME SUMMARY
PROGRAMME 2: SOCIAL SERVICES DELIVERY
1.0 Budget Programme Objectives
The objective of this programme is to ensure effective and efficient social protection, through the developing of peoples’ skills and bridging the gap in access to social amenities. In order to improve the living standards of the deprived and vulnerable in the communities
2.Budget Programme Description
The program seeks to ensure the provision of quality education, good health care, including the integration of the aged, people with disability, and children in socio-economic development. The programme will also ensure a safe and clean environment through public education and the creation of awareness, as well as cleaning exercises and waste management to the benefit of the people in the municipality.
The program is to be delivered by the Municipal Education Directorate, Municipal Public Health Department, Environmental Health Unit and Social Development Department. The total staff strength of the departments/units is one hundred and nine. The source of funding for this programme is from the Government of Ghana, District Assembly Common Fund, Internally Generated Fund, and District Development Facility, and other Donor sources.
BUDGET SUB-PROGRAMME SUMMARY
PROGRAMME2: SOCIAL SERVICES DELIVERY
SUB-PROGRAMME 2.1 Education and Youth Development
1.Budget Sub-Programme Objective
The main objective of the sub-programme is to provide access to quality education at all levels in the Municipality
2.Budget Sub-Programme Description
Education and youth development will ensure the provision of accessible quality education by enhancing teaching and learning and the promotion of science and technology, through Science, Technology and Mathematics Education (STME) clinics.
The sub-program will be delivered through effective supervision, monitoring and evaluation by the Education Directorate of the Assembly, which has Forty-seven teaching and non-teaching staff on roll.
The sub-programme will be financed by government funds such as District assembly Common Fund, District Development Facility, Assembly’s IGF, Donor funding and other Government Transfers.
Beneficiaries of this sub-programme are the youth at all levels of education within the Municipality and their service providers.
The key issues and challenges here are financial constraints which affect the completion of projects such classroom blocks. There is also the issue of ineffective supervision, monitoring and evaluation and inadequate staff training.
3.Budget Sub-Programme Results Statement
The table indicates the main outputs, its indicators and projections by which the MMDAs measure the performance of this sub-programme. The past data indicates actual performance whilst the projections are the MMDA’s estimate of future performance.
Main Outputs |
Output Indicator |
Past Years |
Projections |
|||
2017 |
2018 |
Budget Year 2019 |
Indicative Year 2020 |
Indicative Year 2021 |
||
Improved access to education at all levels |
Number of classroom blocks constructed |
2 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
Support for STME clinics |
Number of STME clinics organized |
1 |
2 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
School feeding programme improved |
Number of schools benefiting from the programme |
7 |
10 |
15 |
20 |
25 |
4.Budget Sub-Programme Operations and Projects
The table lists the main Operations and projects to be undertaken by the sub-programme
Operations |
|
Projects |
Municipal Teachers awards scheme |
Construction of 6-unit classroom block at Onyinafumso |
|
Organize (STMIE) within the Municipality |
Construction of 6-unit classroom block at Asamankese RC Primary |
|
Support my first day at school programme |
Construction of 6-unit classroom block at Anum Presby |
|
Support Sports and Culture |
Construction of 6-unit classroom block at Amaako |
|
|
|
Completion of 2-unit KG block at Topease |
|
|
Rehabilitation of School Buildings |
BUDGET SUB-PROGRAMME SUMMARY
PROGRAMME2: SOCIAL SERVICES DELIVERY
SUB-PROGRAMME 2.2 Public Health Services and management
1.Budget Sub-Programme Objective
The objective of the Public Health Services and Management sub-programme is to make quality and affordable health care accessible to all people of West Akim Municipality.
2.Budget Sub-Programme Description
This sub-programme is to ensure that all people of the Municipality get access to quality health, to decrease mortality rate including maternal and infant mortality and to eliminate communicable diseases through public immunization and sensitization.
The sub-programme will be delivered through effective supervision, monitoring and co-ordination and sensitization by the Municipal Health Directorate, with a staff strength of forty-seven.
Funding for the sub-programme will be from the Assembly’s IGF, District Assembly Common Fund, District Development Facility, Urban Development Grant and other Government of Ghana transfers. The whole Municipality is expected to benefit from this sub-programme if challenges such as inadequate funds and staff are addressed.
3.Budget Sub-Programme Results Statement
The table indicates the main outputs, its indicators and projections by which the MMDAs measure the performance of this sub-programme. The past data indicates actual performance whilst the projections are the MMDA’s estimate of future performance.
Main Outputs |
Output Indicator |
Past Years |
Projections |
|||
2017 |
2018 |
Budget Year 2019 |
Indicative Year 2020 |
Indicative Year 2021 |
||
Access to quality health care |
Number of CHPS compound constructed |
1 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
Elimination of communicable diseases |
Number of people immunised |
220 |
280 |
300 |
400 |
500 |
Public Health Education |
Number of Health Education Organised |
1 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
Capacity building for Health Workers |
Number of Trainings organised |
2 |
2 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
5. Budget Sub-Programme Operations and Projects
The table lists the main Operations and projects to be undertaken by the sub-programme
Operations |
|
Projects |
Support for immunization programme |
Construction of CHPS at Pabi |
|
Support for Malaria DRI and HIV/AIDS |
Construction of CHPS at Bunso |
BUDGET SUB-PROGRAMME SUMMARY
PROGRAMME2: SOCIAL SERVICES DELIVERY
SUB-PROGRAMME 2.3 Environmental Health and Sanitation Services
1.Budget Sub-Programme Objective
To promote a good and sustainable environmental health and sanitation practices in all communities within the Municipality
2.Budget Sub-Programme Description
The sub programme seeks to ensure a safe and sanitary environment through effective solid and liquid waste management within the Municipality and also to create awareness on proper disposal of refuse in households.
The sub programme will be delivered through participation of the general public and other stakeholders such as Zoomlion Ghana, supervised by the twenty-three environmental health officers of the Assembly. Sanctions in the form of fines will also be enforced where possible.
Funding sources are District Assembly Common Fund, IGF and other donor support. The whole Municipality is supposed to benefit from this sub programme.
Key challenges for the sub programme are inadequate logistics and lack of cooperation from the general public
3.Budget Sub-Programme Results Statement
The table indicates the main outputs, its indicators and projections by which the MMDA measure the performance of this sub-programme. The past data indicates actual performance whilst the projections are the MMDA’s estimate of future performance.
Main Outputs |
Output Indicator |
Past Years |
Projections |
|||
2017 |
2018 |
Budget Year 2019 |
Indicative Year 2020 |
Indicative Year 2021 |
||
Sanitary tools and Equipment procured |
Amount of items purchased in GH₵ |
20,000 |
20,000 |
40,000 |
40,000 |
40,000 |
Public toilets constructed and maintained |
Number of public toilets built and maintained |
1 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
Evacuation of refuse dumps |
Number of refuse dumps pushed or evacuated |
2 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
Management of landfill sites |
Number of sites manages |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
Fumigation of markets |
Number of markets fumigated |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
4.Budget Sub-Programme Operations and Projects
The table lists the main Operations and projects to be undertaken by the sub-programme
Operations |
|
Projects |
Fumigation, disinfection & disinfestation exercise |
Management of Final Waste Disposal Site |
|
Medical Screening for food venders |
|
|
Desilting of choked drains |
|
|
Organization of health education to construct household toilets |
|
|
Sanitation Improvement Package (SIP) |
|
|
BUDGET SUB-PROGRAMME SUMMARY
PROGRAMME2: SOCIAL SERVICES DELIVERY
SUB-PROGRAMME 2.4 Social Welfare and Community Development
1.Budget Sub-Programme Objective
To take the lead in integrating the disadvantaged, vulnerable and the excluded in mainstream development, support people living with HIV/AIDS and generally enhance the living standard of all communities in the Municipality.
2.Budget Sub-Programme Description
The sub-programme seeks to provide support for persons with disability, integrate of the disadvantaged, vulnerable and the excluded in mainstream development and promote self-reliance and self-efficiency to improve the general standard of living. As well as support for people living with HIV/AIDS.
The programme will be delivered through Community based support, provision of shelter and counseling services, supervision and registration of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), follow ups and home visits and promotion of Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) communities and sensitization programmes.
The delivery of this service will be in partnership with West Akim Municipal Assembly (WAMA), Asamankese Government Hospital and Social Welfare and Community Development with a staff strength of 15.
The beneficiaries of this sub-programme be Orphans and vulnerable Children (OVC’s) People with Disabilities (PWDs), the aged and patients with psycho-social problems, including people living with HIV/AIDS
Funding would be provided by Government of Ghana (GOG), Assembly’s Internally Generated Funds (IGF) and District Assembly Common Fund Challenges that are likely to be encountered in the execution of the sub programme, include lack of logistics, lack of funds, communication barriers and difficulty with clients to cooperate.
3.Budget Sub-Programme Results Statement
The table indicates the main outputs, its indicators and projections by which the MMDAs measure the performance of this sub-programme. The past data indicates actual performance whilst the projections are the MMDA’s estimate of future performance.
Main Outputs |
Output Indicator |
Past Years |
Projections |
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2017 |
2018 |
Budget Year 2019 |
Indicative Year 2020 |
Indicative Year 2021 |
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Registrations and inspection of NGO’s |
Number of NGOs registered and supervised |
3 |
5 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
Registration of LEAP beneficiaries and subsequent cash transfer |
Number of people benefiting from LEAP
|
– |
826 |
900 |
950 |
1000 |
Support for Persons With Disabilities |
Number of people Supported in relation to education, health, skills among others given to PWD’s |
88 |
309 |
320 |
350 |
400 |
Rendering family welfare services |
Family issues settled |
51 |
18 |
30 |
25 |
20 |
Oversee HIV and AIDS activities in communities |
Number of people supported on HIV and AIDS and its related issues |
37 |
17 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
Inspection and registration early childhood day care centers |
Number of Early Childhood Dev’t Centers registered and supervised |
15 |
19 |
20 |
23 |
25 |
Vocational skills training for focus groups |
Number of trainings held |
2 |
7 |
10 |
12 |
12 |
Registration and renewal of NHIS |
Number of NHIS cards registered or renewed |
5,217 |
345 |
400 |
400 |
400 |
4.Budget Sub-Programme Operations and Projects
The table lists the main Operations and projects to be undertaken by the sub-programme
Operations |
|
Projects |
Gender and Child protection Related Issues |
|
|
Training on Livelihood Empowerment |
|
|
Persons with Disability Fund-PWDs |
|
|
Office Facilities Supplies & Accessories |
|
|
Other Office Logistics |
|
|
BUDGET PROGRAMME SUMMARY
PROGRAMME 3: INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY AND MANAGEMENT
1.Budget Programme Objectives
To develop and improve quality road network the Municipality.
To promote a sustainable, spatially integrated and orderly development of human settlement
To promote infrastructure development and maintenance, and basic service provision
2.Budget Programme Description
This programme mainly deals with the development and maintenance of urban infrastructure, spatial integration and sustainable human settlement and the construction and repair of access roads all in an effort to promote improve the daily and economic activities within the Municipality.
The Public Works Department, Urban Roads and Transport Department and the Spatial/Physical Planning Department will be in charge of executing these programmes with a combined staff of eleven. Beneficiaries will be all citizens living within the Municipality.
The programme will be funded by the Government of Ghana, District Assembly Common Fund, Internally Generated Fund, District Development Facility, Urban Development Grant and other Donor sources.
The key challenges facing these departments are inadequate personnel, funds and logistics.
BUDGET SUB-PROGRAMME SUMMARY
PROGRAMM 3: Infrastructure Delivery and Management
SUB-PROGRAMME 3.1 Urban Roads and Transport Services
1.Budget Sub-Programme Objective
To develop urban road network in order to accelerate road safety and transportation in all towns within the Municipality
2.Budget Sub-Programme Description
The main purpose of this sub programme is to develop roads in the urban areas into first and second class roads through the construction of quality culverts and drains, re-gravelling and upgrading of the main roads.
The main organizational unit in charge is the newly created Municipal Urban Roads Department.
The Assembly’s IGF, DACF, DDF and GOG transfers will be the main sources of funding for the sub programme, and beneficiaries are all road users in the West Akim Municipality.
The key issues and challenges here are the lack of experience of the department’s staff, inadequate funding and logistics.
3.Budget Sub-Programme Results Statement
The table indicates the main outputs, its indicators and projections by which the MMDAs measure the performance of this sub-programme. The past data indicates actual performance whilst the projections are the MMDA’s estimate of future performance.
Main Outputs |
Output Indicator |
Past Years |
Projections |
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2017 |
2018 |
Budget Year 2019 |
Indicative Year 2020 |
Indicative Year 2021 |
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Road safety audit |
Number of audits completed |
– |
– |
4 |
4 |
4 |
Construction and De-silting of drains |
Number of drains constructed and de -silted |
– |
– |
5 |
10 |
15 |
Maintenance of main roads |
Kilometres of road repaired |
– |
– |
20 |
40 |
60 |
4. Budget Sub-Programme Operations and Projects
The table lists the main Operations and projects to be undertaken by the sub-programme
Operations |
|
Projects |
1.Office Facilities Supplies & Accessories |
1.Reshaping of Selected Feeder Roads in the Municipality
|
|
2.Other Travel Cost |
|
BUDGET SUB-PROGRAMME SUMMARY
PROGRAMME3: Infrastructure Delivery and Management
SUB-PROGRAMME 3.2 Physical and Spatial Planning
1.Budget Sub-Programme Objective
The objective of the sub-program is to control and organise land use and spatial planning and promote harmonious human settlement and management.
The sub-programme will also see to the proper documentation of all private and commercial lands and the street naming and property addressing system
2.Budget Sub-Programme Description
The objectives of this sub programme will be delivered through the proper approval of all building permits and land documentation, undertake regular field inspection of new developing communities, prepare base maps and planning schemes and implement the street naming and property addressing exercise.
Organisational units involved is the Physical Planning and Public Works Department with a staff strength of ten people. Funds for the sub programme will be from District Development Facility DDF, Internally Generated Funds, DACF and GOG. The beneficiaries of the sub programme is the West Akim Municipality.
Key issues are lack of a credible data for the property addressing system. Limited fund and logistics
3.Budget Sub-Programme Results Statement
The table indicates the main outputs, its indicators and projections by which the MMDAs measure the performance of this sub-programme. The past data indicates actual performance whilst the projections are the MMDA’s estimate of future performance.
Main Outputs |
Output Indicator |
Past Years |
Projections |
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2017 |
2018 |
Budget Year 2019 |
Indicative Year 2020 |
Indicative Year 2021 |
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Street Naming and Property Addressing |
Number of Communities covered |
10 |
13 |
15 |
17 |
20 |
Process building permits |
Percentage of building permits processed |
20% |
25% |
50% |
80% |
95% |
Organise public education on spatial development and permit acquisition process |
Number of public education organised |
– |
– |
3 |
4 |
5 |
Base maps and planning schemes of all towns |
Selected towns |
– |
– |
5 |
10 |
15 |
4. Budget Sub-Programme Operations and Projects
The table lists the main Operations and projects to be undertaken by the sub-programme
Operations |
|
Projects |
1.Preparation of design schemes |
|
|
2.Street Naming Exercise/Property Addressing |
|
|
3.Office Facilities Supplies & Accessories |
|
|
4.Other Travel Cost |
|
BUDGET SUB-PROGRAMME SUMMARY
PROGRAMME3: Infrastructure Delivery and Management
SUB-PROGRAMME 3.3 Public Works, Rural Housing and Water Management
1. Budget Sub-Programme Objective
To build, sustain and maintain the infrastructural foundation of the society in terms of housing delivery and social amenities necessary for the development of the Municipality.
2.Budget Sub-Programme Description
This sub programme is to execute development projects such as schools, markets, boreholes and other rehabilitative projects by awarding, managing and monitoring of contracts. Organizational units responsible for the sub programme is the Public Works Departments of the Municipal Assembly, manned by one engineer and three other assistants.
Funds for the sub programme will be from the Government of Ghana, Internally Generated Funds, and District Assembly Common Fund. The whole Municipality is expected to benefit from the sub- programme if a challenge such as limited funding is addressed
3.Budget Sub-Programme Results Statement
The table indicates the main outputs, its indicators and projections by which the MMDAs measure the performance of this sub-programme. The past data indicates actual performance whilst the projections are the MMDA’s estimate of future performance.
Main Outputs |
Output Indicator |
Past Years |
Projections |
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2017 |
2018 |
Budget Year 2019 |
Indicative Year 2020 |
Indicative Year 2021 |
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Repair and maintain official residential and office buildings |
Number buildings repaired |
3 |
5 |
7 |
10 |
10 |
Construction of staff bungalows |
Number of bungalows constructed |
– |
– |
4 |
5 |
6 |
Support for Self-help projects |
Amount allocated in GH₵ |
|
175,450 |
181,905 |
200,000 |
220,000 |
Rehabilitation and construction of boreholes |
Number of boreholes rehabilitated of constructed |
– |
2 |
5 |
7 |
10 |
Rehabilitation of selected feeder roads |
Kilometres of feeder roads rehabilitated |
10km |
55km |
60km |
70km |
80km |
Installation and rehabilitation of streetlights |
Number of street lights installed and rehabilitated |
17 |
25 |
30 |
32 |
35 |
4.Budget Sub-Programme Operations and Projects
The table lists the main Operations and projects to be undertaken by the sub-programme
Operations |
|
Projects |
1.Office facilities suppliers |
1.IGF Support to Capital Projects |
|
|
2.Rehabilitation of Street Light |
|
|
3.Construction of 92-unit lockable stores at the main lorry park Asamankese |
|
|
4.Construction of 73-unit lockable stores at the Kwahu lane Asamankese |
|
|
|
5.Rehabilitation of 10-No. boreholes in the Municipal |
|
|
6.Support for Community Initiative Projects |
|
|
7.Renovation of Bungalows/Palace |
|
|
8.Rehabilitation of Zonal Councils Building |
|
|
9.Construction of Durbar Grounds |
BUDGET PROGRAMME SUMMARY
PROGRAMME 4: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
1.Budget Programme Objectives
To enhance agricultural mechanisation and improve productivity in agriculture
To provide opportunities for job creation and also to provide support for small and medium scale enterprises and the private sector.
2.Budget Programme Description
The economic development programme seeks to generally improve agricultural practices by providing agricultural education, extension services and mechanized tools and equipment to increase yield. The programme will again provide skill training for the youth to equip them in starting small and medium scale business in an effort to promote economic development in the Municipality.
The program will be delivered by the departments of Agriculture and Trade and Industry with a combined staff strength of forty people. The program will be funded with monies from the Government of Ghana, District Assembly Common Fund, Internally Generated Fund and District Development Facility.
BUDGET SUB-PROGRAMME SUMMARY
PROGRAMME4: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUB-PROGRAMME 4.1 Agricultural Development
1.Budget Sub-Programme Objective
To greatly enhance extension services in agriculture
To eliminate diseases that affect crops and farm animals
To promote mechanised agriculture and adopt improved methods of farming
2.Budget Sub-Programme Description
Agricultural development will extend agricultural service such as disease and pest control, animal vaccinations and other extension services to all farmers within the Municipality. Improved methods and new technologies in farming will also be introduced to farmers to increase productivity.
The department of Agriculture and their various units like Crops Services, Agricultural Animal Production Services and Agricultural Extension Services are the main organizational units involved in this service delivery. The number of workers is thirty six.
The sub-programme is to be funded by IGF, DACF, GOG and Donor funds like MAPLE and GASIP.
Beneficiaries are all farmers and the Municipality at large. Key issues are inadequate funds, inadequate personnel.
3.Budget Sub-Programme Results Statement
The table indicates the main outputs, its indicators and projections by which the MMDAs measure the performance of this sub-programme. The past data indicates actual performance whilst the projections are the MMDA’s estimate of future performance.
Main Outputs |
Output Indicator |
Past Years |
Projections |
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2017 |
2018 |
Budget Year 2019 |
Indicative Year 2020 |
Indicative Year 2021 |
||
Provide Extension services for farmers |
Number of farmers visited |
25,000 |
30,000 |
36,000 |
40,000 |
45,000 |
Train Extension officers |
Number of officers trained |
25 |
30 |
35 |
40 |
45 |
Organise Municipal level National Farmers’ Day |
Number of activities organised |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Undertake mass anti rabies vaccination exercise. |
Number of pets vaccinated |
– |
300 |
500 |
550 |
600 |
Livestock vaccination exercise |
Number of livestock vaccinated |
1000 |
1500 |
2000 |
2500 |
3000 |
Establish demonstration farms |
Number of acres of demonstration farms |
1 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Greenhouse Technology |
Number of greenhouses constructed |
– |
1 |
5 |
7 |
10 |
Climate change activities |
Number of activities undertaken |
2 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
Capacity building for staff |
Number of staff trained |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
4.Budget Sub-Programme Operations and Projects
The table lists the main Operations and projects to be undertaken by the sub-programme
Operations |
|
Projects |
1.Support for Planting for Export and Rural Development (PERD) |
|
|
2.Support for Planting for Food & Jobs |
|
|
3.Support for Farmers Day Cerebration |
|
|
4.Printed materials Office Facilities |
|
|
5.Carry out campaign on pest and disease control & other extension activities |
|
|
6.Payment of Utility bills |
|
|
7.Maintenance and repairs of official vehicle |
|
|
8.Running cost of official vehicle |
|
|
9.Training Materials |
|
|
10.Training and sensitization programme for farmers / Staff |
|
|
11.Travel & Transport Expenses |
|
|
12.Procurement of chemicals and animal vaccination |
|
|
BUDGET SUB-PROGRAMME SUMMARY
PROGRAMME4: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUB-PROGRAMME 4.2 Trade, Tourism and Industrial development
1. Budget Sub-Programme Objective
To promote trade and small-scale businesses
To promote tourism and culture
2.Budget Sub-Programme Description
The sub-programme will provide skill training for the youth of various communities by forming youth associations and giving them training on soap making, carpentry, dress making, textiles and handicrafts. These groups will then be assisted financially through micro loans facilities to encourage them start small business.
Tourism will also be promoted through the development of various identified tourist sites such as the Kobriso watrefalls, support will be given to traditional authorities to festivals and durbars all for attract tourists and foreign investors. Beneficiaries will include women and the youth, and also the chiefs and people of the area.
The sub programme will be run by the National Board for Small Scale Industries (NBSSI) and the planning unit with a total staff strength of six. Funding is from Assembly’s Internally Generated Funds, Common Fund and Donor sources. Inadequate funds are the main challenge.
3.Budget Sub-Programme Results Statement
The table indicates the main outputs, its indicators and projections by which the MMDAs measure the performance of this sub-programme. The past data indicates actual performance whilst the projections are the MMDA’s estimate of future performance.
Main Outputs |
Output Indicator |
Past Years |
Projections |
|||
2017 |
2018 |
Budget Year 2019 |
Indicative Year 2020 |
Indicative Year 2021 |
||
Develop Tourist Sites |
Number of sites Developed |
2 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
Training of Youth Groups |
Number of groups trained |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
Organise stakeholders forum for local business |
Number of forums organised |
2 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
4. Budget Sub-Programme Operations and Projects
The table lists the main Operations and projects to be undertaken by the sub-programme
Operations |
|
Projects |
1. Organise group dynamics and small business management training programmes for Okotokrom vegetable growers association. |
|
|
2. Organise Municipal consultative meeting with resource persons from Associations of Small-Scale Industry, Registrar General’s Department, Bank officials and MSE reps in the Municipality |
|
|
3. Organise CBT in baking and confectionery for unemployed youth in Osenase |
|
|
4. Organize both desk bound and work on spot counselling for all REP entrepreneurs in the Municipality. |
|
|
5. CBT in mushroom rearing for Brekumanso Wemen’s Group |
|
|
6. Organise stakeholders’ forum for local business Association and bank officials |
|
|
BUDGET PROGRAMME SUMMARY
PROGRAMME 5: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
1. Budget Programme Objectives
The objective of the Environmental Management programme is to develop proactive measures of mitigating the adverse effects of climate change on our environment.
2. Budget Programme Description
This programme will comprise extensive and intensive public sensitization and awareness creation through public education and climate change campaigns, such as tree planting exercises in various communities. Rescue operations and relief items will be provided in the event of any disaster.
BUDGET SUB-PROGRAMME SUMMARY
PROGRAMME5: ENVIRONMENTAL AND SANITATION MANAGEMENT
SUB-PROGRAMME 5.1 Disaster prevention and Management
1. Budget Sub-Programme Objective
The main objective of this sub-programme is to identify potential triggers for disastrous situations and provide preventive solutions in order to protect life and property, and also to bring relief to disaster victims.
To form volunteer groups in communities and train and resource them to respond effectively to disasters.
2. Budget Sub-Programme Description
The sub programme will organise community educational programmes on issues such as floods, fire control, felling of trees among others. Community taskforce will be trained and resourced to enforce strict environmental bi laws. There will also be radio programmes and other workshops on bushfires and other natural disasters to create awareness. The sub programme will benefit all inhabitants of the Municipality.
The organisational units involved are Ghana National Fire Service and National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) with a staff strength of fifty-seven.
The sub programme would be funded by DACF, IGF and Other Donor funds. Key challenges are inadequate funding and logistics such as protective clothing and vehicles.
3. Budget Sub-Programme Results Statement
The table indicates the main outputs, its indicators and projections by which the MMDAs measure the performance of this sub-programme. The past data indicates actual performance whilst the projections are the MMDA’s estimate of future performance.
Main Outputs |
Output Indicator |
Past Years |
Projections |
|||
2017 |
2018 |
Budget Year 2019 |
Indicative Year 2020 |
Indicative Year 2021 |
||
Floods reduced |
Number of occurrences |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Tree planting exercises |
Number of trees planted |
240 |
150 |
300 |
400 |
500 |
Bush and Domestic fires reduced |
Number of occurrence |
5 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Environmental protection taskforce formed and trained |
Number of taskforce formed |
7 |
10 |
15 |
20 |
25 |
4. Budget Sub-Programme Operations and Projects
The table lists the main Operations and projects to be undertaken by the sub-programme
Operations |
|
Projects |
Organize Public education on climate change |
|
|
Fire prevention and education |
|
|
Desilting of earth drains |
|
|
Support to Disaster Prevention |
|
|
Climate change (Planting of trees & others)
|
|
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