According to the Open Budget Survey conducted by the International Budget Partnership, India ranked 53rd among 117 countries in budget transparency and accountability.
Highlights: World
- India scored 49 out 0f 100 in the survey.
- The score was above the global average of 45.
- New Zealand scored 87 and topped the list. South Africa, Mexico and Brazil were the other top performers with scores 87, 82 and 81 respectively.
Highlights: India
- The survey gave better scores for India for its timely publishing and relevant information in the audit reports.
- According to the survey, absence of pre-budget statement and mid-year review in the year 2018-19 was the main reason for India to scoreless in the survey.
Suggestions
- The survey suggests to maintain high degree of transparency in government finances in order to ensure the public resources are used judiciously.
- An integrated expenditure information architecture has to be built in every district headquarters.
- This will help the coordination and management committees at district level to enforce accountability and improve budget transparency
About the Survey
- The survey evaluated every country based on their issuance of information to the public in a timely manner.
- Also, they assessed how far the countries allowed public participation in order to prepare the ranking.
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