BOTSWANA 5. BOTSWANA UNIFIED REVENUE SERVICE CATEGORY 1: WEBSITE www.burs.org.bw The website is regularly updated with information regarding new laws and developments in the tax arena. The website provides interactive sections that offer resources. The Facebook page is regularly updated with notices and announcements. n = 20 Yes No Partial Additional information Does the website contain the following: 1. Up-to-date information? X 2. A description of the organisation’s powers and structure, as well as its functions and responsibilities? X 3. A list of laws, acts, etc, issued within the scope of its powers? X 4. Copies of reports, policies or programmes? 5. Information on budget and expenditure? 6. Information about procurement procedures or signed contracts? X 7. Information about vacancy and employment procedures? X 8. The address, telephone number, and working hours of the organisation? X 9. The contact details of specific public officials? X 10. A mechanism to request and receive responses to electronic messages and requests for information? X X X Total score: 15/20 CATEGORY 2: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION A request for the following information was sent to the Botswana Unified Revenue Service: What is the current national import bill? Please share a table of items imported. What percentage of the import bill relates to goods and services sourced from South Africa? What percentage of the import bill relates to goods and services sourced from elsewhere in Africa? y y y n = 20 Yes 1. Is there an official, who is designated to take and respond to information requests? 2. Did the organisation reply within 21 days? 3. Did the organisation respond to the request for information? 4. Does the organisation publish their procedures for handling information requests? RETURN TO CONTENTS PAGE No Partial Additional information X The only response received was the assurance that they would deal with the request. X X X 14