Under Secretary, Mr. Moris Muhindo, met with Heads of Unit and staff under the Department of Finance and Administration (F&A). He appreciated the staff for the warm welcome accorded to him upon assuming office and commended the various offices for the efforts made to ensure his smooth transition and comfort in his new role.
He called upon all staff and offices to extend maximum cooperation in order to execute work more efficiently and effectively. He emphasized the importance of teamwork, coordination, and unity in ensuring timely completion of assignments and improved service delivery.
Mr. Muhindo further stressed the importance of attendance to duty, citing the provisions of the Public Service Standing Orders regarding official working hours. He noted that adherence to duty schedules is a key responsibility of every officer and the basis upon which employees earn their monthly salaries.
He also emphasized proper time management, noting that although emergencies may occasionally arise, habitual lateness affects workflow and delays completion of assignments. He encouraged staff to manage time effectively in all duties and responsibilities entrusted to them.
The Under Secretary underscored the importance of completing assigned work within the stipulated timelines and meeting deadlines. He explained that timely delivery of assignments enables other officers and departments to effectively execute their own responsibilities. He further reminded staff that the Client Charter provides for a maximum response period of seven days when serving or responding to clients, making adherence to deadlines very important.
Regarding attendance management, he informed staff that as arrangements are underway to operationalize the biometric clock-in system, all staff should continue signing the manual attendance register provided at the reception.
He also encouraged staff to continuously adhere to the Public Service Code of Conduct and Ethics while executing their duties.
In conclusion, Mr. Muhindo pledged his commitment to supporting all staff in the execution of their duties. He encouraged officers to freely reach out to him for consultation, guidance, and constructive advice whenever necessary.