Section 65, The Public Financial Management Act, 2016

(1) Every payment out of the Consolidated Fund shallbe made under the direction and control of the Accountant-General by electronic funds transfer or other electronic payment systems, cash, cheque or other payment instrument in such form and authenticated in such manner as the Minister may by statutory instrument prescribe. Inclusion of outstanding commitments in provisions under the Verification of works, goods, and services. Certification of Payment vouchers. Payments. Commitment control system No. 13 Public Financial Management Act 2016 No. 13 Public Financial Management Act 201656 57 (2) The Accountant-General may not make payments in relation to any payment voucher which – (a) has not been certified by a vote controller or public officer authorised by him under subsection (1) of section 64; (b) is not in a proper form; (c) is not computed correctly on the facts certified; or (d) contravenes this Act or any other enactment or instructions made thereunder. (3) When a payment out of the Consolidated Fund is made in respect of a claim for settlement, the Accountant-General shall make a reconciliation of the claim with the evidence of the claim and cheques or other payment instruments issued. (4) The Minister may, after consultation with the Auditor- General, by statutory instrument, make regulations relating to the destruction of cheques or other instruments. In-year reporting