High-Level Summary Technical Assistance Reports

South Sudan: Strengthening Budget Execution

Author/Editor:

Nino Tchelishvili ; Amra Srdanovic ; Sean R O'Grady

Publication Date:

February 5, 2024

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

Public financial management reforms in the Government of South Sudan are proceeding within a challenging environment as the post-civil war recovery remains fragile. As a result, the Ministry of Finance and Planning faces significant challenges in preparing realistic budgets and enforcing disciplined budget execution. To strengthen budget execution, the key areas requiring reform include strengthening processes for the management of expenditure and controlling commitments; improving fiscal reporting to ensure it is timely, accurate, and comprehensive; and improved cash management, particularly through implementing a Treasury Single Account. The Government has requested the assistance of a Fiscal Affairs Department Resident Public Financial Management Advisor who has been appointed and will support several reforms to budget execution, cash management, and fiscal reporting.

Series:

High Level Summary Technical Assistance Report No. 2024/003

Subject:

International organization Monetary policy

Frequency:

Regular