Sokoto Govt Directs MDAs To Submit Monthly Expenditure Reports

Sokoto State government has mandated all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to begin submitting monthly expenditure reports to the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning to strengthen fiscal discipline, transparency, and accountability across the state’s public financial management system.

The directive issued by the commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr. Abubakar Muhammad Zayyana, aligns with national and international Public Financial Management (PFM) standards and best practices. It empowers the ministry to review, analyse, and consolidate expenditure data from all MDAs.

Accordingly, each MDA is now required to submit a detailed monthly report that includes: Capital Expenditure, Overhead Expenditure, Personnel Expenditure, Revenue Generation Data (where applicable).

The ministry also emphasised the importance of standardising these reports using the appropriate reporting templates to ensure consistency and clarity in financial data analysis.

In a bid to encourage full compliance, the ministry cautioned that failure to submit these reports may affect future budgetary allocations and releases to non-compliant agencies.

“Compliance with this directive is not optional. All MDAs are expected to adhere strictly, as this initiative is integral to achieving the fiscal reform goals of the administration.

“MDAs that require guidance or clarification are encouraged to contact the Director of Budget at the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning.

“Together, we are building a transparent, accountable and results-driven public finance ecosystem that reflects the values of good governance,” Dr Zayyana stated.