It was also observed that there is no Standing Committee on Appropriations and that budget monitoring is conducted by sessional committees which monitor the resource envelope, expenditure incurred and outputs realised on a quarterly basis. Emphasis is on the effective utilisation of resources therefore committees can also conduct on the spot value for money assessment audits. Committees also engage in quarterly field budget monitoring trips where physical inspection of projects takes place. Through such trips committees are able to determine value for money for funds spent, receive comments from public regarding progress of government projects, and interact with local government managers who manage public funds.