Fiscal Openness and Tax

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OGP participating governmentsOGP participating countries and locals – often referred to as OGP members – are committed to working with civil society to strengthen their adherence to open government values. To join OGP as a pa... are using their action plans to ensure that fiscal information is published in accessible language, increase participation in budgeting, and more recently to publish COVID-19 emergency funds. Commitments in this area generally fall under:

• Oversight of Budget/Fiscal PoliciesAn essential part of fiscal openness is ensuring strong, independent formal oversight institutions. Technical specifications: All activities of the legislature in approving, monitoring and reviewing t...
• Public Participation in Budget/Fiscal PolicyAllowing citizens to have a voice in how money is spent can improve the efficiency of public service delivery and strengthen tax compliance. Technical specifications: Direct engagement between the pub...
• Publication of Budget/Fiscal InformationCitizens deserve to know how their government is getting money, what is being prioritized for spending, and whether the money is being used effectively. Technical specifications: Any efforts explicitl...
• Stimulus and Economic RecoveryGiven the financial hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, public oversight of government spending, including record-breaking stimulus packages in many countries, is more essential than ever befor...
• TaxPlacing transparency, accountability, and participation at the center of tax policy can ensure that burdens are distributed equitably across society. Technical specifications: Commitments related to c...
• DebtOpenly disclosing information about government debt enables informed decision-making, mitigates the risk of financial instability, and allows citizens to hold their governments accountable for respons...