The Public Investment Management PLUS (PIMPLUS) Operations Steering Committee (OSC) has today been inaugurated and inducted by the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury (PS/ST) who was represented at the event by the Deputy Secretary to the Treasury (DST), Mr. Patrick Ocailap.
The OSC serves as the apex governance and oversight body for the PIMPLUS operation, providing overall policy and strategic guidance through the Operation Technical Committee (OTC). The PIMPLUS operation is aligned to the Public Finance Management (PFM) Strategy 2025–2030, which aims to deliver “PFM for Growth and Improved Service Delivery” in support of Uganda’s Tenfold Growth ambition.
The PIMPLUS is a results based operation that is meant to respond to the demand for prudent resource allocation, transparency, and accountability in public investment while strengthening Public Investment Management and enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of Government spending.
In line with the same effort, the PS/ST has committed to finding money for the physical plans that are required to support the clean up under the Ten-fold growth strategy. In his remarks, Ocailap tasked the OSC to ensure that the PIMPLUS operation delivers measureable results and value for money.
Speaking at the same event, the Lead Governance Specialist with World Bank, Ms Verena Fritz said the Uganda Public Investment Management reforms have the potential of setting an example for the region. She added that PIM reforms are a collective effort and the OSC needs to play a role in coordinating across ministerial and programme boundaries.
In his remarks, the Director Budget at the Ministry of Finance, Hannington Ashaba said the PIMPLUS operation is now well positioned to deliver. “What is required now is disciplined execution,timely decision making, and sustained commitment across all institutions to ensure that these investments translate into tangible outcomes for national development,” he said.
He also urged the OSC to actively support and drive MDAs to deliver on their PIMPLUS operation targets.
