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Questions and Answers time; by invitation, leading PFM experts stand ready to provide their insights on PFM topics (Q&A session available for limited period; archive always on)

‘The budget is realistic and is implemented as intended’ (NB: you need to register in order to start posting here and in the boards below)

Moderator: STONE

‘The budget and the fiscal risk oversight are comprehensive, and fiscal and budget information is accessible to the public’

Moderator: STONE

‘The budget is prepared with due regard to government policy’

‘The budget is implemented in an orderly and predictable manner and there are arrangements for the exercise of control and stewardship in the use of public funds’

‘Adequate records and information are produced, maintained and disseminated to meet decision-making control, management and reporting purposes’

‘Arrangements for scrutiny of public finances and follow up by executive are operating’

Discuss international experience on forecasting and modelling; what works and what doesn’t (NB: you need to register in order to start posting here and in the boards below)

Tax rates, tax base and tax administration as we know it

Moderator: John Short

Input-based vs. performance-based budgeting; recurrent vs. capital expenditures; how to forecast expenditures.... you name it

Moderator: Martin Johnson

IFMIFs, Treasury automated system, software for budget preparation; is there a definitive answer?

Moderator: Des Smallman

Real World issues of finance, functions, functionaries and politics at local level

Moderator: FitzFord

Different models, development, sequencing and prioritisation of IA (NB: you need to register in order to post here and in the board below)

Moderator: atseacliff

Creating transparency in the use of public funds. Scope, nature and follow-up of external audit work

Moderator: Richard Maggs

Partner country’s leadership in policy making, donors’ alignment, donors’ harmonization... easier to talk about it than to do it (NB: you need to register in order to start posting here and in the boards below)

Why and when to use in practice different approaches, striking a balance between naivety and dogmatism

How to manage it, fiduciary risk assessment tools, all the traps to avoid and how to respond if it goes wrong

Discuss PFM experience in a specific country or region; either you worked there on assignment or you are a national PFM practitioner, you are much welcomed here (NB: you need to register to start posting here and in the board below)

If you are a sector specialist and would like to discuss PFM issues at sector level, this is your home

If you are a practitioner in the PFM business, this is the place for a bit of show-off; share your successes without forgetting your sorrows (NB: you need to register in order to start posting here and in the boards below)

Companies active in PFM can promote their work here or submit a requests for experts or whatever it takes to remain on top of the business

Suggest an interesting web link or downloadable document; ‘what goes around, comes around’

Best air route? What is your favourite hotel and restaurant in a given country? Any story-telling? Posting PICs is encouraged. (NB: you need to register in order to start posting)

Post all calendar events both international and national here, like seminars, training and workshops, peers’ get-together...