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Fiscal Decentralization and Public Subnational Financial Management in Peru
Author:
Mr. Ehtisham Ahmad
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Series:
IMF Working Papers
Volume/Issue:
Volume 2006: Issue 120
Language:
English
Publication Date:
01 May 2006
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5089/9781451863802.001
ISBN:
9781451863802
ISSN:
1018-5941
Pages:
25
Keywords:
WP; government; local government; Subnational government; cash balance; tailoring government program
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There is increasing interest in fiscal decentralization in Peru as a mechanism to generate more involved decision-making at the subnational level. This is tempered with a continuing emphasis on overall fiscal stability. However, considerable work needs to be undertaken to define more clearly expenditure responsibilities and financing mechanisms that increase local accountability. In addition, a more transparent fiscal transfer system is needed, together with clarity in expenditure management at all levels of government. The paper suggests that a substantial work agenda is needed to extend the decentralization process with greater transparency.
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