Maldives Institute of Local Governance (MILG) has successfully conducted a training program on the VIYA Portal and the preparation of financial statements for local councils in collaboration with Auditor General’s Office and R. Atoll Council. The program, held in R. Ungoofaaru from August 31 to September 3, was specifically targeted at councils within R. Atoll.

The training sessions were facilitated by officials from MILG and the Auditor General’s Office. The primary objective was to strengthen the technical capacity of council employees in effectively utilizing the VIYA Portal and preparing accurate financial statements.

As part of the program, participants were trained on the use of the VIYA Portal, including entering and approving council budgets, procuring goods and services through the portal, processing payments, maintaining income registers, and managing asset registries.

In addition, sessions were delivered on the preparation of council financial statements, focusing on the structure of the International Public Sector Accounting Standard (IPSAS) under the Cash Basis. Participants were introduced to key areas such as statements of receipts and expenditures, approved budgets and expenditures, asset and liability reporting, and preparing notes and disclosures to accompany financial statements.

A total of 29 participants, representing both the Atoll and island councils of R. Atoll, took part in the training. At the conclusion of the program, certificates were awarded to all participants.