...The County Budget Review and Outlook Paper (CBROP) is an important tool for strengthening the preparation of budgets and management of public resources in the County.This years CBROP prepared by the county is the third in a row and is intended to guide the preparation of the budget over the medium term 2017/18-2019/20.It is also expected that CBROP will help in improving the link between policy, planning and budgeting, transparency and accountability in the use of public resources.This is vital in the preparation of annual budgets, management of public resources, and prioritization of resources to key sectors.Thus this will help in addressing weaknesses in implementation of spending priorities consistent with government policies of achieving high and sustained economic growth and poverty reduction.Going forward, the 2016 CBROP shall set out background and broad fiscal parameters for the2017/18 budget and the medium term that is consistent with government strategies and policies as elaborated in its strategic plans. Subsequently, the County Fiscal Strategy Paper (CFSP) for 2017willprovide an update of available resources and set firm departmental ceilings and expenditure priorities.

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