The paritcipants left to right; George Mckenzie Assistant , Anastasia Taghanepari ,Michael Dimola, Anterlyn Tuzakana, Anna Pitaboe and Linda Walesara
Managers and senior officers within the National Statistics Office have acquired more knowledge about the Solomon Islands Government’s procurement processes after concluding a one day training on Wednesday this week.
The Ministry of Finance and Treasury’s Financial Controller Bebeno Belo Mulesae facilitated the training.
“It teaches the officers how to do simple and complex procurement and focuses on the annual procurement plan”, Mr Mulesae said.
“We want to improve compliance with the NSO when it comes to procuring goods, works and services.
“I believe they are better equipped now and will do better.”
Heads of divisions, accountants and senior administration officers participated in the training including the Government Statistician and Census Commissioner Douglas Kimi, the Deputy Government Statistician Samson Kanamoli and the Deputy Census Commissioner Micheal Dimoli.
Topics covered included the requirements when submitting payments to Treasury for simple, complex and annual Procurements, and the process for approvals.
Accountant George Mckenzie said the training was an eye-opener for him.
“There were some things I didn’t know before that I know now. I understand the process better.”
Echoing Mr Mckenzie’s sentiments was Linda Walesara, administration officer under the National Statistics Development Strategy NSDS.
“I was particularly interested in the Evaluation and Specification topic.
“It is important for us supporting staff because we are always part of the implementation and coordination process of the different projects under the NSDS.”
Meanwhile Senior Secretary Anastasia Taghanepari described the training as useful, short and sharp.
“I am delighted that all the relevant officers were part of the training so that we are all on the same page. The NSDS is a 30 year project so there should be more trainings.”
MoFT Financial Controller Bebeno Belo Mulesae.