NARO Annual Report 2019 - 2020

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A WORD FROM THE CHAIRMAN, NARO GOVERNING COUNCIL

“I welcome you to the FY annual report of 2019/2020. This has been a year of great milestones and achievements. NARO’s annual budget for FY 2019/20 was UGX 79.661 billion from the Government of Uganda. The annual budget release was UGX 57.102 billion with 100 percent funds absorption. During FY 2019/20, NARO implemented a total of 116 off-budget projects supported by development partners to a tune of UGX 41.173 billion. During the period, the NARO Governing Council approved five policies and strategies. Besides, the structure of the organisation was expanded to create the Directorate of Internal Audit and Grants Office. The internal Audit conducted 4 audits during the period namely the core research audit, financial and management audits, governance audits, and reviewed (12) audits to ensure that the payroll was free of ghost workers and that PAYE and NSSF computations were accurately remitted. I would like to appreciate the continued commitment and guidance from all council members towards ensuring the smooth operations of NARO, NARO top management as well as the staff for work rendered in the financial year ending 2019/2020. Lastly, I would like to thank the government of Uganda, donors, partners, and stakeholders for walking this year with us to ensure that NARO delivered as planned."

Prof Joseph Obua Chairperson, NARO Governing Council.