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It may interest you to understand that Fiscal transparency according to Wikipedia, refers to the publication of information on how governments raise, spend, and manage public resources.
More specifically, it means publication of high quality information on how governments raise taxes, borrow, spend, invest, and manage public assets and liabilities.
The United States Department of State has accused President Mohammadu Buhari led administration of falling behind fiscal transparency, PUNCH reports.
It may interest you to understand that Fiscal transparency according to Wikipedia, refers to the publication of information on how governments raise, spend, and manage public resources.
More specifically, it means publication of high quality information on how governments raise taxes, borrow, spend, invest, and manage public assets and liabilities.
According to reports, this was the submission of the United States Department of State 2019 Fiscal Transparency Report spanning January 1 – December 31, 2018.
The report describes the minimum requirements of fiscal transparency developed, updated, and strengthened by the Department in consultation with other relevant federal agencies.
It reviews governments that were originally identified in the 2014 Fiscal Transparency Report, and assesses those that did not meet the minimum fiscal transparency requirements and indicates whether those governments made significant progress toward meeting the requirements during the review period of January 1 – December 31, 2018.
The report also provides a description of the use of the Fiscal Transparency Innovation Fund.
The American Government undertakes annual reviews of the fiscal transparency of governments that receive U.S. assistance.
The assessment helps to ensure that United States taxpayer’s funds are used appropriately and provide opportunities to dialogue with governments on the importance of fiscal transparency.
The report which was released on Thursday, notes that the minimum requirements of fiscal transparency include having key budget documents that are publicly available, substantially complete, and generally reliable.
“The review includes an assessment of the transparency of processes for awarding government contracts and licenses for natural resource extraction,”
“Fiscal transparency is a critical element of effective public financial management, helps build market confidence, and underpins economic sustainability.” it stressed.
