Finland: Fiscal Transparency Evaluation

International Monetary Fund

No 2015/060, IMF Staff Country Reports from International Monetary Fund

Abstract: This paper discusses key findings of fiscal transparency evaluation for Finland. It highlights that Finland meets most of the principles of the Fiscal Transparency Code at good or advanced level. Some areas, notably related to the analysis and management of fiscal risks, are still rated as basic or below, but with a few exceptions the importance of these areas for fiscal management in Finland is relatively low. Overall, the Finnish authorities produce an impressive amount of data and information related to all three pillars of the Code. It is also highlighted that fiscal reporting in Finland is transparent and meets good or advanced practice in all areas.

Keywords: ISCR; CR; balance sheet; local government; budget proposal; fiscal policy; debt management; potential GDP; State treasury; government guarantee; budget year; financial crisis; general government; government decree; General government; Budget planning and preparation; Financial statements; Fiscal risks; Pension spending; Western Europe (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 80
Date: 2015-03-11
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