Parliament
is
further
strengthening
its
oversight
functions
by
setting
up
a
Budget
and
Finance
Unit
that
will
be
equipped
to
generate
budget
related
information
and
expert
analysis
of
the
national
budget
and
the
national
economy
including
analysis
of
government
revenue
and
expenditure
forecast.
3.13
Lack
of
adequate
resources
for
governance
institutions
Though
budgetary
allocations
to
governance
institutions
have
increased
substantially,
actual
disbursements
have
fallen
short
thus
impeding
the
smooth
implementation
of
activities.
Funding
for
National
Media
Commission
Whilst
most
governance
institutions
reported
increases
in
budgetary
allocations,
the
National
Media
Commission
reports
that
funds
allocated
to
it
for
remuneration,
administrative,
services
and
investments
totaled
GHC230,000.00
for
the
year
2008.
This,
the
Commission
contend
is
inadequate
to
effectively
perform
its
duties.
3.14
Initiation
and
passage
of
bills
by
Parliament
The
Legal
Services
Department
of
Parliament
is
being
set
up
to
assist
Private
Members
Bills.
A
Consultant
Draftsman
has
been
contracted
to
assist
Parliament
initiate
Bills.
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