The Finance Division has clarified that only one honorarium policy is currently in effect for all federal government entities, following reports of misinterpretation by certain autonomous organizations.
In a memorandum dated July 9, 2025, the division addressed concerns raised by the Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives regarding honorarium grants by autonomous bodies.Â
The Finance Division stressed that the policy issued on June 20, 2025, is the sole applicable guideline for all federal institutions, including ministries, divisions, executive departments, autonomous and semi-autonomous bodies, corporate and statutory entities, and subordinate offices.
The memorandum stated that while boards of autonomous bodies and state-owned enterprises (SOEs) may approve honorarium cases for their staff, they must adhere strictly to the parameters outlined in the existing policy. It further emphasized that no organization is authorized to grant honoraria beyond the policy’s scope.
All concerned departments have been instructed to comply with the policy to ensure consistency and fiscal discipline in the disbursement of honoraria.
