Government of Jamaica

Government of Jamaica

Public Expenditure Policy Coordination

The Public Expenditure Policy Coordination Division coordinates Jamaica’s public financial management (PFM) policies so that the Government of Jamaica can collect, allocate, spend, and report public funds in ways that are transparent, efficient, and deliver value for money.

Mission

To promote sound financial management and high standards of financial regularity, accountability and performance effectiveness in the Public Sector

Purpose

The Public Expenditure Policy Coordination Division coordinates Jamaica’s public financial management policies by bringing together technical experts in Accounting & Financial Management, Public Procurement, Internal Audit, Public Sector Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), and Asset Management. The team develops and maintains a coherent, modern PFM policy framework for all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), including public bodies. Our work supports the national aim of a prosperous economy under Vision 2030 by strengthening governance, standardizing Public Financial Management (PFM) practices and improving financial reporting across government.

In summary, PXPC sets the guidelines for managing the people’s money—and helps the government sector to follow them. By uniting experts in accounting, procurement, internal audit, risk, and asset management, we make sure policies are consistent, up to date, and practical. We train, monitor, and report so MDAs can deliver better services, and at the best value for money.

Objectives

We are responsible for:

- Developing, reviewing and updating PFM‑related laws, regulations, circulars, manuals and guidelines in line with Cabinet directions and global best practice.
- Strengthening corporate governance (for example, through Audit Committees and legislative/policy reports) and standardizing PFM practices across government.
- Improving financial management and reporting, including updating the Financial Administration and Audit Act (FAAA) and supporting major reform systems such as JIFMIS.
- Facilitating compliance through training, mentorship, coaching, policy advice, and responsive handling of PFM queries and Cabinet Submissions.
- Monitoring performance and compliance using objective assessments (e.g., procurement efficiency tracking, internal audit quality reviews, ERM quality assessments).
- Promoting transparency and public awareness via websites, newsletters, podcasts, and education campaigns.
- Generating value from government assets, including transparent disposal processes and auction sales for unserviceable items.

Services

Audit Committee Training & Monitoring
Asset Management and Motor Vehicle Policy Training
Board of Survey Inspection
Duty Concession Approval for MDAs Asset Purchases
MOFPS Cabinet Submission Review & Comments
Financial Management Capacity Development for all government entities
GOJ Enterprise Risk Management Monitoring
GOJEP Support and Training
Internal Audit Capacity Development
Maintenance of GOJ Fuel Framework Agreement
Maintenance of whole of government risk register
Procurement Policy Training and Monitoring
Public Auctions for Asset Disposal
Review and Update of the FAA Act and Instructions
Review and Update of the GOJ Procurement Act
Risk Practitioners’ Capacity Development

TECHNICAL BRANCHES

The PXPC Division is led by Deputy Financial Secretary, Mrs. Hope Blake, and comprises six (6) technical branches:

Accounting & Financial Policy Branch (AFPB)

The purpose of the AFPB is to:

Maintains and updates the Financial Administration and Audit Act, Regulations and Instructions and related circulars so that Government’s revenue and expenditure are managed and reported consistently across all entities.
Coordinates major financial systems reforms (e.g., JIFMIS planning and implementation activities), ensuring the system meets Jamaica’s public sector accounting and reporting needs.
Leads or supports comments on Cabinet Submissions related to financial management policy and reporting.

Internal Audit Directorate (IAD)

The purpose of the IAD is to:

Strengthens internal control and assurance across Government by appointing and evaluating Audit Committees, producing annual audit committee reports, and supporting compliance with Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS).
Develops the GOJ Internal Audit Manual, Quality Assurance & Improvement Programme (QAIP) and Audit Committee Guidelines.
Conducts GIAS validations and Quality Assurance & Improvement Programme (QAIP) for MDAs.
Builds capacity through mentorship programmes, training agreements, and maintenance of internal audit tools such as the audit management tool (TeamMate).
Publishes the GIAC Newsletter to share guidance and good practice.

Asset Management Policy Branch (AMPB)

The purpose of the AMPB is to:

Develop the GOJ Comprehensive Asset Policy and the GOJ Comprehensive Motor Vehicle Policy
Set policy and lead asset management reforms including the Fixed Asset & Inventory Management System (FAIMS) roll‑out plan,
Renew and monitor framework agreements that deliver savings by lowering operating costs (e.g., retail and bulk fuel, EDCDC fuel management).

Office of the Public Procurement Policy (OPPP)

The purpose of the OPPP is to:

Issues and updates The Public Procurement Act and Regulations, public procurement guidance notes, circulars, manuals and guidelines; evaluates policy impact and reports to the Financial Secretary and Minister.
Monitors procurement efficiency (e.g., time reductions across MDAs) and leads initiatives towards standardisation such as procurement guidelines for the development of framework agreements to leverage economies of scale.
Advances procurement‑related ICT improvements for GoJEP, including security testing of digital platforms to enhance integrity and resilience.
Drives public awareness—web updates and PFM podcasts—to promote openness regarding the contracting and spending of public funds.

Public Sector Enterprise Risk Management Branch (PS‑ERMB)

The purpose of the PS-ERMB is to:

Embeds risk‑informed decision‑making across the public sector by issuing the Public Sector Risk Report and developing ERM methodologies, tools, and guidance.
Develops the GOJ Enterprise Risk Management Policies, Guidelines and related templates.
Designs and oversees the implementation of a public sector ERM platform—planning, piloting, and full rollout—to standardize and digitize risk management across MDAs.
Conducts readiness and quality assessments for ERM, and
Publishes an annual ERM newsletter to build awareness and capability.

Asset Management and Disposal Services Branch (AMDSB)

The purpose of the AMDSB is to:

Lead the implementation of a system to dispose of government-owned assets
Oversee disposal of unserviceable or obsolete assets through transparent Board of Survey (BOS) processes and public auctions, and issue timely reports to the Financial Secretary and requesting entities.

Contact

Address: 30 Heroes Circle, Kingston 4

Email: custserv@mof.gov.jm

Phone: +1 (876) 922-8600

Website: mof.gov.jm

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