URA Commissioner Generl, John R. Musinguzi before the Committee on Tuesday.
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has appealed to Parliament to avail the Tax Body with Shs1Bn for the treatment of Covid-19 as well as the treatment of staff and their families with HIV/AIDs in FY2023/2024.
The request was made by John Musinguzi, Commissioner General URA while appearing before Parliament’s Finance Committee to present the Authority’s proposals on the National Budget Framework for FY 2023/2023.
During his submission, Musinguzi said that although the Authority’s budget is projected to grow to Shs567.14Bn, this is less than the money required because of the Shs618.924Bn funding gap the Authority is likely to grapple with in 2023/2024.
Among the unfunded items include the Shs500M required to fight Covid and another Shs500M for the treatment of staff and their families with HIV & AIDs because their insurance covers don’t cater for these ailments.
“Requirement for extra financial support over and above the general medical insurance to cater for staff and their family members affected by HIV/AIDS to cover unforeseen infection effects by providing a special fund to cater for staff and their family members with HIV/AIDS,” noted Musinguzi.
Regarding the fight against COVID-19, URA intends to use the Shs500M to procure items like sanitizers, soap, personal protective gears, soap, and water containers. The money will also be used for testing and treatment of staff of Covid-19.
The Authority is also seeking for another Shs1Bn to sensitise its staff on environmental protection and procure sanitary and disposal services.
