To provide and deliver prudent Public Financial Management and policy advice to the Government of Papua New Guinea that enhances service delivery for the improvement of the well-being for our people.
To maintain our role in good governance for promoting transparency and accountability whilst providing effective advice on managing public sector finances, and delivering the cost-effective services.
Our Values reflect that we are focused on the ever-changing needs of Papua New Guineans and support the Government in helping economic growth and improve the well being of our people. The values provide the foundation of the integrity and accountability framework for all Department of Finance employees.
Welcome to Department of Finance
The Department of Finance is a key central agency of the government of Papua New Guinea mandated by the Constitution, the Organic Law on Provincial and Local-level Governments and the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Our Vision is to provide and deliver prudent Public Financial Management and policy advice to the Government of Papua New Guinea that enhances service delivery for the improvement of the well-being for our people. Read More
The Government’s overall objective is to create a society in which every citizen has an opportunity for a better quality of life consistent with our National Constitution.
The Department of Finance’s role in contributing to this objective is to develop and constantly improve the quality, transparency and accountability of public financial management.
As a government we have had to guide the country through some difficult fiscal challenges in the past few years and we will need to continue to guide our economy back to recovery. We have ambitious plans to grow our wealth and the Department has adopted a set of strategic priorities and objectives that will support the Government in achieving this…..Read More
It is privilege for me as Secretary Finance to guide a team of dedicated and skilled officers playing a crucial role in the managing of public finances of the government towards accounting for the public services and program that are delivered to our citizens.
Over the past six years, the Department has been taking a lead role in the financial reforms of the government, taking steps to address challenges and achieve better financial outcomes. Our commitment to transparency and accountability in all financial dealings is our key driver as we recognise that effective financial management is critical to achieving sustainable development….Read More
The Department is responsible for providing direction and support in financial policy, systems, information processing, procedures, monitoring and reporting requirements for the whole of Government. It also administers performance and execution of government development plans and annual budgets.
The Department is leading a new professional association for government officers in the finance sector with the aim of networking and strengthening professional development. The application form can be downloaded here. The Department has also been instrumental in developing the Bachelor of Public Finance and Accountancy.
The Department’s top priority is in supporting the Government to promote the efficient, effective and ethical use of public money in Papua New Guinea. To support this priority the Department is leading the implementation of financial reforms which has included updated legislation and the use of technology to strengthen financial reporting.
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