The Supplementary Appropriation Act, 2018 is summarized as follows: Purpose: This Act provides supplementary provisions for the services of Sierra Leone for the year 2018. Amendment to the Appropriation Act, 2017: The Act acknowledges that the Appropriation Act, 2017, allocated a specific sum for the services of Sierra Leone for 2018. It states that there’s a need for an additional sum of eighty-four billion three hundred and eighty-eight million two hundred and ninety-one thousand four hundred Leones in excess of the 2017 allocation. Legal Basis: The Constitution of Sierra Leone and the Public Financial Management Act, 2016, mandate the submission of supplementary estimates to Parliament when the allocated funds are insufficient or unforeseen expenditures arise. The Financial Management Regulations, 2007, require approval from the Minister for unforeseen or urgent expenditures. Allocations: Specific allocations are provided for various government functions and services, including youth and sports services, solid waste management, agriculture, rural water services, health care, fisheries, and marine resources. Development activities such as water supply projects, civil registration, electrification of city and district headquarters, and rehabilitation of streets are also funded. The total sum voted under the Supplementary Appropriation Act is one hundred ninety-seven billion five hundred ninety-eight million six hundred ninety-six thousand Leones. This Act enables additional funding for various sectors and projects vital for Sierra Leone’s development and welfare during the fiscal year 2018.
