Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele
Federal Government has approved new reimbursable imprest limits for officials across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) as part of efforts to strengthen financial discipline, accountability and prudent management of public resources.
The new thresholds are contained in the 2026 Annual General Imprest Warrant signed by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and conveyed through a Federal Treasury Circular issued by the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF).
The circular, dated June 3, 2026, was signed by the Accountant-General of the Federation, Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, and authorises accounting officers in the executive, legislative and judicial arms of government to approve imprest funds for eligible officers within the prescribed limits.
Under the revised framework, ministers will be entitled to a maximum reimbursable imprest of N700,000, while permanent secretaries and directors-general are eligible for up to N500,000. Directors and heads of departments can access a maximum of N300,000, while heads of formations in states and other authorised imprest holders are limited to N100,000.
The OAGF said the directive was issued in line with the provisions of Financial Regulation 1003 and is aimed at promoting transparency and effective control over public expenditure.
“All Accounting Officers in the three arms of government, including Ministries, Extra-Ministerial Offices and Agencies, are hereby authorised to approve funds to eligible imprest holders,” the circular stated.
Imprest is a cash advance granted to public officers to meet minor, urgent or recurrent official expenses that cannot immediately go through the normal payment process. Such advances must be accounted for and retired with relevant receipts and supporting documents.
The government said the new limits form part of broader measures to enhance accountability and ensure that public funds are managed efficiently across government institutions.
