26 Implementation Model 6.1.6 Finance The Finance Division will be in charge of financial management of the Ministry. These will include: i. Processing of annual forward and revised estimates. ii. Issuance of authority to incur expenditure (AIE). iii. Expenditure forecasts and monitoring. iv. Prioritisation of projects and activities for the purpose of financial allocations in the budget. v. Overseeing commitment of funds and expenditure trends and overall financial management and control of voted funds. 6.1.7 Supply Chain Management Unit The Procurement Division will be responsible for: i. Procurement of goods, services, and works according to the procurement regulations and procedures. ii. Disposal of all identified idle assets in accordance with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act. i. Facilitate the implementation of e-procurement. 6.1.8 Internal Audit The Internal Audit Unit will offer an independent and objective assessment and consulting services aimed at adding value to the Ministry through: i. Review of risk management structures. ii. Enforcing internal controls and governance processes. 6.1.9 AIDS Control Unit The unit will ensure that the spread of HIV/AIDS is combated through: ii. Effective utilisation of ICT to collect, analyse and disseminate information relating to HIV/AIDS. iii. Ensure health and safety of workplace through adoption of prevention, care and support programmes for the workplace and beyond by developing sector-specific workplace policy. 6.1.10 Public Relations Unit The Public Relations Unit will enhance and maintain the positive image of the Ministry through: i. Ensuring effective and efficient communication channels between internal and external publics; ii. Planning and overseeing ministry’s publications. iii. Disseminate information on Vision 2030. 6.1.11 Legal Unit The unit will carry out mitigation measures involving the ministry, drafting of policies and memorandum of understanding. 6.2 DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION The department will play a critical role in the implementation of the following strategies aimed at ensuring universal access to information. These will include: i. Formulation, interpretation and implementation of government information policies, programmes and strategies.