Government accountants gather to strengthen public financial management

Published on October 20, 2025

The Treasury Department has convened its first Public Sector Accountants’ Conference in years, bringing together accountants from across government ministries and agencies.

The Accountant General, Matthew Branford, says the workshop is vital to strengthening accountability, efficiency, and modernization in the public service.

Accountants from key departments, including Inland Revenue, Audit, Procurement, and several other agencies, recently convened for a workshop organized by the Treasury Department.

Accountant General Matthew Branford explained that this Public Sector Accountants Conference aimed to address critical issues impacting public accountability, efficiency, and overall effectiveness within the government’s financial management system.

The conference comes at a pivotal time, as the Government has introduced a new financial management system, InfoCloud Suite, to replace the long-standing SmartStream platform.

This modern system, which integrates artificial intelligence (AI) technology, is designed to significantly enhance efficiency, accuracy, and transparency across the public service.

Branford pointed out that the Treasury Department, as the custodian of public funds, must lead the charge in ensuring accountability, transparency, and the timely fulfillment of the Government’s financial obligations.