Front Matter Page
Fiscal Affairs Department
Authorized by Michel Lazare
Contents
I. Introduction and overview
A. Introduction
II. Fiscal institutions and outcomes 1990–2006
A. PFM Objectives
B. PFM Reform Agendas in SEE Countries
C. Status of PFM Reforms in SEE Countries
D. Fiscal Objectives and Outcomes
E. Assessment
III. Medium-term budgeting
A. Overview
B. Phases of Medium-Term Budgeting
C. Status of Medium-Term Budgeting in SEE Countries
D. Implementation Challenges and Possible Solutions
IV. Performance-oriented budgeting
A. Overview
B. Phases of Performance-Oriented Budgeting
C. Status of Performance-Oriented Budgeting in SEE Countries
D. Implementation Challenges and Possible Solutions
V. Conclusions
Tables
1. Main Public Financial Management Objectives and Indicators
2. Selected Public Financial Management Objectives and Benchmarks
3a. SEE Expenditure Levels
3b. SEE Fiscal Balances
4. Indicators for Financial Discipline in Six SEE Countries
5a. Albania Functional Breakdown of Expenditures
5b. Bulgaria Functional Breakdown of Expenditures
5c. Government Investments as Share of GDP in SEE Countries
6. Medium-Term Budget Systems in SEE Countries
7. Performance-Oriented Budget Systems in SEE Countries
Figures
1. Remaining PFM Reform Needs in SEE Countries
2: Infant Mortality
3: Average Length of Stay in Hospital
Boxes
1. Medium-Term Budgeting in South East European Countrie
2. Performance-Oriented Budgeting in South East European Countries
Appendixes
I. Categorization of Medium-Term Budget Systems
II. Categorization of Performance-Oriented Budget Systems