Summary

The Office of the Controller of Budget (OCOB) in Kenya serves as an independent government office established under Article 228 of the Constitution to ensure national and county budgets are properly implemented. Its core mandate involves authorizing the withdrawal from public funds for administrative purposes, a critical role in safeguarding the state treasury. This office plays a vital function by monitoring compliance and managing the financial oversight for both national and county governments, preventing waste or irregular spending. By strictly regulating public fund withdrawals, the OCOB helps maintain fiscal integrity and ensures that taxpayer money is utilized correctly for public services and infrastructure.

This oversight mechanism is essential for the effective implementation of government mandates and the efficient functioning of state finances.

Title

Office of the Controller of Budget

Description

The Office of the Controller of Budget (OCOB) was established by the Constitution of Kenya 2010, under Article 228 and became operational upon the appointment of the Controller of budget on 27th August 2011. Prior to this, some of the functions of the Off

Keywords

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NS Lookup

A 41.80.37.59

Dates

Created 2026-04-14

Updated 2026-04-22

Summarized 2026-04-24