Field attachment report conducted at Busia district local government headquarters.

Abstract

The aim of internship training is to integrate theory to practical knowledge; attitude and experience that will enable me become effective and efficient in future. This preliminary report describes the activities carried out during 8weeks period, full-time internship at Busia district Local Government in the Finance department. The report contains information about the organization and responsibilities performed throughout the period between June-August, 2025. The objective of this report is to reflect upon the experiences collected during the internship activity. Section one gives location and description of the field attachment, objectives of the field attachment, structure of the organization, tasks carried out by the place of attachment. Section two contains the description of work carried out, duties and responsibilities assigned and how they were carried out, which include collecting of taxes using IRAS, issuing of trade licenses to new businesses, issuing out receipts, filling payment vouchers, development budgets, making payments, balancing books of accounts, cleaning offices and many more, new knowledge and skills gained, relationship with other staff and supervisor and problems experienced and how they were handled. Section three gives the conclusion on a brief summary of knowledge gained as outlined in the objectives and Section four contains the recommendations. The report also has references and appendices. While undertaking internship, the techniques and methods I used to gather information and attain skills most especially concerning my specialty were actively involving me in the day to day work of the organization.