The department is responsible for management of the financial resources of the ministry. Providing sound advice to the Accounting Officer on best practices as stipulated in the Financial Regulations and on compliance with extant rules. It is also responsible for the preparation of the draft of the Ministries budget which is presented to the National Assembly for approval. The department also exercises budgetary control on the manner in which expenditure is carried. This is in a bid to achieve targeted results, reduce wastages and achieve operational efficiency.