IMF Staff Country Reports

Albania: Report on Observance of Standards and Codes-Fiscal Transparency

Publication Date:

July 8, 2003

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

Albania has made much progress in recent years in improving fiscal transparency and meets the standards of the fiscal transparency code in several areas. However, shortcomings exist in the transparency of tax laws and instructions, and in budget preparation and the quality of budget documents. The appropriation structure in the budget document should be expanded as soon as possible. Transparency of tax legislation should be implemented. The government should develop formal guidelines and procedures for evaluating and prioritizing projects included in the investment budget.

Series:

Country Report No. 2003/202

Subject:

Budget execution and treasury management Budget planning and preparation External audit Fiscal accounting and reporting Fiscal policy Public financial management (PFM)