The impact of fiscal decentralization in Ukraine on the functioning of development budget (for example, the city budget of Ternopil)

Authors

  • Oleksandr MAKSYMCHUK

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35774/sf2017.01.091

Keywords:

fiscal decentralization, development budget, budget revenues, budget planning, budget reform

Abstract

Introduction. Today no one doubts the need for decentralization, which should ensure the formation of self-sufficient communities. However, we must not forget that in addition to changing the ratio of state and local spending, decentralization must provide balance of expenditures for various purposes. At the present stage of the budgetary system of Ukraine, it does not ensure such balance.

Purpose. Identification of the major problems in the functioning of the development budget based on the analysis of legislation and statistics and provide practical recommendations to improve the efficiency of its operation.

Results. It is considered the definition of “fiscal decentralization”, highlighted its main aspects. It is characterized “Concept of reforming the local government and territorial organization of power in Ukraine.” It is analyzed changes in budget legislation that affect the operation of the development budget.

Conclusions. For the effective functioning of the development budget should be implemented a range of measures. The priority of budget reform is separation of planning, funding and monitoring expenditure on recurrent expenditure with prospective expenditures. Also need to secure for him sufficient income to ensure implementation costs. In addition, Ukraine is necessary to form a reliable monitoring system.

Author Biography

  • Oleksandr MAKSYMCHUK
    Postgraduate of Department of Finance after S.I. Yuri, Ternopil National Economic University

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Published

03.07.2019

Issue

Section

BUDGET AND FISCAL POLICY

How to Cite

“The Impact of Fiscal Decentralization in Ukraine on the Functioning of Development Budget (for Example, the City Budget of Ternopil)”. World of Finance, no. 1(50), July 2019, pp. 91-99, https://doi.org/10.35774/sf2017.01.091.

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