Stocktaking of Public Sector Accounting and Reporting Environment in PULSAR Beneficiary Countries
This study is a knowledge product of the World Bank in cooperation with the Institute of Public Management from Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), developed under the Public Sector Accounting and Reporting (PULSAR) Program. This study analyzes the Public Sector Accounting (PSA) environment of thirteen beneficiary countries of the PULSAR program by identifying strengths, challenges and opportunities within the PSA framework.
PULSAR Brochure
Public Sector Accounting and Reporting Program (PULSAR) aims to support the enhancement of participating countries’ Public Sector Accounting (PSA) and financial reporting frameworks in line with international standards and in accordance with good practices, in order to improve government accountability, transparency, and performance.
2022 Ministerial Conference: Financial and Sustainability Reporting for Debt Transparency and a Resilient Recovery
The Ministerial Conference “Financial and Sustainability Reporting for Debt Transparency and a Resilient Recovery” took place at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna, Austria, on November 30, 2022. It was organized by the World Bank Centre for Financial Reporting Reform (CFRR), celebrating its 15th anniversary, and was hosted by the Austrian Ministry of Finance.
PULSAR Smart Interactive Talk "International Public Sector Financial Accountability Index: Challenges and Trends of PSA"
Accrual accounting reporting, which means recording the economic substance of transactions when they occur regardless of the occurrence of their respective cash settlement, is fundamental to good decision making, transparency and accountability.
PULSAR Smart Interactive Talk "First Time IPSAS Adoption: Lessons Learned"
The Workshop hosted virtually about 135 participants from 34 countries.
Governments are entrusted to manage public resources and deliver a wide range of public services in a sound, cost-effective, and sustainable manner. However, many countries still face significant challenges in the quality of financial reporting, including its consistency and comparability.