Linking fiscal transparency initiatives to transactional data Greg Linden Dr Mardiasmo Natia Gulua Vidal Llerenas Keith Mclean Peter Mondoro Darga Ganbat Zukiswa Kota ID: 586151
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Group 3
Linking fiscal transparency initiatives to transactional data
Greg Linden.
Dr.
Mardiasmo
.
Natia
Gulua
. Vidal
Llerenas
.
Keith Mclean
. Peter
Mondoro
.
Darga
Ganbat
. Zukiswa Kota.
GIFT Workshop:
OGP
Commitments: Session Breakaway notes: Monday 20
th
June Slide2
Linking fiscal transparency initiatives to transactional data
Acknowledging both sides of the equation
Noted that while there may be progress is aspects of programme delivery what does it mean when expenditure and fiscal transparency components are weak?Slide3
What do we need to consider
Important to link budgets to results; emphasise results-based budgeting
Allows tracking of results/performance
Allows tracking of clear objectives and indicators
Use of solid indicator systems allows effective targeting
(example: Georgia case)
Need clear information for public engagement; enriched budget data
Methodology
Timeframes
Costed activities Slide4
What do we need to consider (2)
Tax Revenue Transparency
Analysing/monitoring revenue generation is important
Not enough focus on this despite significant implications
“tax compliance increases resources available for public services expenditure”
To counter privacy concerns- tax revenue data can be aggregated for public consumption
Results-based budgeting Publish enriched/detailed information Need to determine deviations and reporting requirements Need to keep ‘value for money’ questions at forefrontBudget execution link: what has been achieved? Why? Why not?Slide5
What do we need to consider (3)
…..and what lessons can we build on?
“The outcome is as good as the system that produces it”
Examples of learning areas:
Papua New Guinea and 3 different systems used simultaneously
Georgia and e-tenders/procurement
South Africa and e-procurement systems Mexico and open contracting Mongolia and CSO participation in contracting/tenders Slide6
Introduce tax revenue transparency into discu
ssions
transparency of contracts, benchmarks and
milestones
Punitive mechanisms for non-compliance
(
eg PNG ‘toothless’ Fiscal
Responsibility Act
)
Creation of benchmarking system /key mileston
es that that should be expected/met within the contracting spaceTedious and lengthy for governments but all parties must ‘step-up’ –
e.g CSOs and public procurement agencies Uploading approved contracts online; open e-contracting Involve line ministries and implementing agencies
Promote/support downstream civil society engagement and monitoring Technical support to CSOs to develop tax revenue monitoring skills
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