Current realities and trends in the functioning of public finance in Ukraine

University Economic Bulletin ◽

10.31470/2306-546x-2021-50-187-193 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 187-193

Author(s):

Vitalina Malyshko

Keyword(s):

Public Finance ◽

Financial Stability ◽

Market Society ◽

Social Transformations ◽

Public Finances ◽

Finance Management ◽

Analysis And Synthesis ◽

State Finance ◽

Management Functions ◽

Post Industrial

Subject of research is state finance. The aim of the study is analysis of modern realities and trends in public finance in Ukraine. The methods used during the study: generalization, method of comparative analysis, method of system-structural analysis and synthesis, statistical, general scientific, special methods of scientific knowledge and other research methods. The results of the work. The essence and main purpose of public finances are described. It is stated that it is a conceptual basis of the modern doctrine of public finance and a shortcoming of the current classification system of the public finance sector in Ukraine. The most acute problems concentrated in the sphere of public finances of Ukraine are noted; public finance management functions that are at the center of innovation processes. The scope of the results: Ministry of Finance of Ukraine, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, local self-government bodies, united territorial communities. Conclusions. The formation of a socially oriented market society in Ukraine and its integration into the world community lead to systematic modernization in all spheres of public life, including public finance management. All this is reflected in the change of the functional imperative of public finance management in Ukraine in the process of transition to an innovative model of development, determined by both social transformations of Ukrainian society and systemic civilizational processes of post-industrial nature. Today, most leading countries unanimously recognize the need to restart public finance systems on an innovative basis to ensure financial stability and prevent systemic financial crises. Ukraine has also chosen the path of innovative development and is moving in this direction.

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Key vectors for improving the activity of regional bodies of the Federal Treasury given the integrated management of public finance

Finance and Credit ◽

10.24891/fc.26.10.2364 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 26 (10) ◽

pp. 2364-2384

Author(s):

M.L. Nechaeva ◽

D.A. Kiotova

Keyword(s):

Public Finance ◽

Integrated Management ◽

Municipal Finance ◽

Novgorod Oblast ◽

Finance Management ◽

Economic Method ◽

Analysis And Synthesis ◽

Methodological Principles ◽

The Impact ◽

Nizhny Novgorod Oblast

Subject. The article focuses on a set of financial and budgetary relations existing in regional bodies of the federal treasury, inter alia, in public finance management. Objectives. We search for new tools and available methods to enhance the performance and efficiency of the Federal Treasury bodies, illustrating the operation of the Federal Treasury for the Nizhny Novgorod Oblast. Methods. The study is based in general methods (the analysis and synthesis, abstraction and generalization), specific research (special) methods (economic analysis, statistical-economic method). Results. We devised the methodological framework to pinpoint vectors to follow ensuring the development of treasury system. As part of the study, we discovered two main factors to improve the activity of the Department of the Federal Treasury for the Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, such as Factor 1 – The Automated Finance Management System, Factor 2 – Financial Forecast. Considering the impact of the factors, we can determine what can be done to strategically manage public and municipal finance. Based on the studies, we can recommend steps to enhance the performance of the treasury system. Conclusions and Relevance. To implement Factor 1, we suggest setting the single identification and authentication system, which will help outline the public and municipal finance management strategy during turbulent times. To implement Factor 2, we propose methodological principles for forecasting of public finance, which will be based on the time series analysis so as to evaluate patters and dependencies and subsequently make up a model for further trend forecast. The findings will be useful for executives of the Federal Treasury offices and professionals delegated to manage public finance. Furthermore, the findings can underlie further research on economics and finance.

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PROGRAM BUDGETING IN MANAGING PUBLIC FINANCES

Oeconomia et Jus ◽

10.47026/2499-9636-2021-1-1-12 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-12

Author(s):

Olga G. Arkadeva ◽

Karina S. Gorshkova

Keyword(s):

Public Finance ◽

Russian Federation ◽

Practical Experience ◽

Practical Implementation ◽

Scientific Publications ◽

Public Finances ◽

Finance Management ◽

Program Budgeting ◽

The Russian Federation ◽

State And Local

The COVID-19 pandemic and the economic recession significantly reduced the amount of financial resources that were supposed to be used to solve the most acute problems of social development, which caused the need to update and rethink the theoretical and practical experience in the functioning of targeted programs as a tool for managing public finances of the Russian Federation. The article summarizes the problems of developing program budgeting at the present stage, it indicates the sources of their origin. The study was carried out using a set of general scientific methods; empirical results were obtained by observing and collecting data on practical implementation of state and municipal programs from official sources. The authors performed a critical analysis of scientific publications and reports of state and local government bodies on the development of program budgeting and public finance management. The shift in the perspective of scientific research in comparison with the initial stage of implementing the program principles of public finance management is indicated. The authors highlighted the main methodological difficulties that prevent qualitative improving the tools of program budgeting in general, as well as at each of the management levels separately. The key shortcomings in the practical application of program budgeting are formulated and their logical connection with the factors that constrain the pace and influence the vector of socio-economic development of the Russian Federation is indicated. The directions of further improving program budgeting are given and the conditions for on target efficiency of both new and established methods and techniques that affect the final effectiveness of state and municipal programs are stipulated. The results of the study can be used to adjust the strategic and program documents of the authorities in order to improve the management of public finances.

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INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT OF PUBLIC FINANCES

INNOVATIVE ECONOMY ◽

10.37332/2309-1533.2021.5-6.1 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 5-12

Author(s):

Alla Chornovol ◽

Yuliia Nemish ◽

Olha Biliavska

Keyword(s):

Public Finance ◽

Institutional Support ◽

The State ◽

External Control ◽

Financial Control ◽

Public Finances ◽

The Public ◽

Finance Management ◽

And Control ◽

The Impact

Purpose. The purpose of the article is to study the legal and organizational principles of public finance management. Methodology of research. To achieve this goal, the following tools of research methods were used: dialectical - to determine the initial conditions and content of public finance; analytical - when processing literary and Internet sources; causal - to determine the institutional support of public finances; abstract-logical - to generalize the presented material and draw conclusions. Findings. The issues of the essence, structure and peculiarities of the functioning of public finances in Ukraine are studied; the institutional units that ensure their formation and control over their use are specified. The peculiarities of the content of public finances of Ukraine are considered, the peculiarities of their components are determined in order to achieve not only economic, but also social goals by the state. Under the institutional support of public finances, we understand a purposeful hierarchical system of legal institutions that form, use, redistribute and control the funds of the public sector. Thus, based on this, among the components of institutional support are: state; executive, legislative and judicial powers; VRU, CMU, central executive bodies, higher judicial bodies, National Bank, Accounting Chamber; local councils, local executive bodies, budgetary institutions, subjects of state and communal property; advisory bodies under the President of Ukraine, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine; scientific, public and professional institutions (organizations) in the field of public finance. The relevance of the study of issues related to improving the efficiency of state bodies on the basis of recommendations of international organizations and the formation of appropriate regulatory and legal support is substantiated. For example, it was noted that an action plan for the respective years should be developed, which includes directions for each area of the Strategy for Reforming the Public Finance Management System (in our opinion, public) and specifies the state bodies responsible for a particular area of public finance. The bodies of state financial control are determined in accordance with the current legislation, in particular: external control carried out by the legislative bodies - the committees of the Verkhovna Rada and the Accounting Chamber; executive authorities and the central bank - the Cabinet of Ministers (through specialized state bodies) and the NBU; and internal (performed by heads of state bodies) and internal audit (performed by the main managers of budget funds). The requirements of the current legislation to ensure openness of their spending and opportunities for free access to this information in order to strengthen public control over the use of public funds are analyzed. The composition and main problems of institutional support of public finances are formulated and practical recommendations for its evaluation are provided, which will allow to increase the efficiency of public finance management. Originality. The scientific novelty lies in the separation of the content of the institutional support of public finances and recommendations for its evaluation according to the established criteria. Practical value. The main provisions of this study in the form of evaluation proposals can be used to monitor the impact of public reform policy on the development of public finances. Key words: public finance; management; institutional support; public authorities; public financial control.

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QUANTIFICATION OF THE ECONOMIC EFFECT FROM THE MANAGEMENT OF STATE FINANCE OF UKRAINE

WORLD OF FINANCE ◽

10.35774/sf2020.04.069 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 69-86

Author(s):

Alla KHOMUTENKO

Keyword(s):

Financial Stability ◽

Methodological Approach ◽

Economic Effect ◽

The State ◽

Economic Effects ◽

State Budget ◽

Financial Flows ◽

State Sector ◽

Finance Management ◽

State Finance

Introduction. The results achieved in managing state finances can be expressed through organizational, social and economic effects. They are dialectically related and, to a large extent, determine the degree of satisfaction of public interests that change over time. Financial indicators obtained in the budget sphere and in the state sector of the economy, characterize the economic effect of managing state finances. Economic effect, as a rule, confirms the feasibility of a functioning managerial apparatus and the effectiveness of its decisions in all spheres of society. The purpose of the article is to evaluate the economic effect of managing state finances of Ukraine, based on the author’s methodological approach, and substantiate the directions for its increase. Results. The indicators of the economic effect of state finance management are defined in the article. The analysis of individual indicators of fiscal, debt, investment and innovation stability in the state, as well as the financial stability of subjects of the state sector of the economy for 2008–2018. The tendencies of performance indicators of the plan of the State Budget of Ukraine, the reliability of the profitable part of Pension Fund of Ukraine, revenues from privatization, external state debt, efficiency and level of mastering of budget investments are established. The number and structure of the state sector, its financial contribution to the national economy are investigated. The necessity of carrying out a number of priority measures that will positively affect the indicators of the economic effect of managing state finances of Ukraine is substantiated. Conclusions. According to the results of the assessment of the economic effect of the efficiency of state finance management it is necessary to apply measures aimed at ensuring budgetary, debt, investment and innovation stability and financial stability of state sector entities. For example, it is necessary to improving the management of state-owned enterprises, in particular: 1) to change methodological approaches to assessing the effectiveness of state sector management; 2) to establish the relationship between the budget funding of the state sector of the economy and the results of its work; 3) to use budget lending as a tool for managing the initial financial flows of the state budget; 4) to increase the responsibility of heads of state enterprises for the results achieved by them. It is proposed to improve the management of budget investments due to: 1) the development of the institution of public-private partnership in certain areas of the economy such as infrastructure, science, etc.; 2) intensification of the use of innovation potential through the creation of innovation clusters, business incubators, etc.; 3) improving the quality of evaluation of the investment project, which will positively affect the effectiveness of its implementation; 4) reorientation of the directions of movement of funds from investments in means of production to investments in human resources, which has a long-term perspective, but with higher profitability; 5) securing for the state intellectual property rights for the development of state research institutes (patents, certificates, etc.), which will provide additional revenue from franchises and trademarks.

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ESSENCE AND STRUCTURE OF PUBLIC FINANCE: THEORETICAL ASPECT

Pryazovskyi Economic Herald ◽

10.32840/2522-4263/2021-3-23 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Olena Prutska

Keyword(s):

Public Finance ◽

Local Governments ◽

Social Protection ◽

Theoretical Aspect ◽

Infrastructure Development ◽

Public Finances ◽

Finance System ◽

The Public ◽

Stage Of Development ◽

State Finance

The article is devoted to the theoretical aspects of the functioning of public finances. In Ukraine, public finances account for more than 40% of gross domestic product. Public finances provide funding for state functions, including territorial integrity, law and order, health care, education funding, pensions, social protection, infrastructure development, environmental protection, and more. The formation of an effective system of public finance has become one of the key tasks of the current stage of development of the Ukrainian economy. Its solution requires the creation of a holistic concept of formation, development and improvement of the public finance system of Ukraine. In the domestic economic literature in the study of the problems of state finance, its revenues and expenditures, the phrase “state finance” was common. The term “public finance” is considered by experts to be a relatively young category of Ukrainian science, the active application of which began with the implementation of public administration reform. The purpose of the article is to clarify the nature and composition of public finances as a necessary resource for the functioning of the state, local governments, public needs of society. The article analyzes the definitions of “public finance”. It is concluded that Ukrainian economists have not yet agreed on the essence and components of the public finance system. The author presents arguments in favor of an expanded interpretation of this category, proposed his own definition of public finance. It is proposed to include the budget system, extra-budgetary trust funds, and finances of state and communal enterprises, financial and non-financial public corporations, enterprises within the framework of public-private partnership to public finances. Such an expanded interpretation of the structure of public finances will clarify the mechanism of their management, develop a system of incentives, forms of influence and control, and in particular by drawing more attention to the activities of state and municipal enterprises, develop clear criteria for quantitative parameters of public sector enterprises and their financial indicators.

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Improving public finance management in Bulgaria

Journal of Public and Municipal Administration ◽

10.12737/20537 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 26-34

Author(s):

Арабаджийски ◽

Nikolay Arabadzhiyski

Keyword(s):

Public Finance ◽

Public Administration ◽

Public Finances ◽

Democratic Development ◽

Finance Management ◽

European Standards ◽

Legislative Amendments ◽

Legislative Changes ◽

And Control ◽

Public Bodies

The purpose of this study is to present legislative amendments aimed at improving the system of public finance management in Bulgaria. Public bodies and public administration agencies authorized to manage public finances are reviewed. The focus of the research are basic laws (repealed and acting) governing the formation of the budget subsystem, construction and operation of the revenue and control subsystems of public finance management in the period from 1991 to 2016. An attempt is made to defend the claim that the legislative changes undertaken during the 25 years of Bulgaria’s democratic development coupled with the adoption of European standards have significantly improved the efficiency of public finance management in Bulgaria.

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Strategies for improving public finance management

Efficiency of public administration ◽

10.33990/2070-4011.67.2021.240248 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

K. Blishchuk

Keyword(s):

Public Finance ◽

Public Administration ◽

The State ◽

Public Authorities ◽

Public Finances ◽

Normative Documents ◽

The Public ◽

Finance Management ◽

Reform Strategy ◽

Public Administration Reform

Problem setting. Public finances, as a particular type of relations in the economic system, are aimed at ensuring the exercise of social interests. Therefore, managerial functions and their efficiency in this sphere are of great importance, as the success of all management activities of the State depends on their effectiveness. The search for strategic horizons able to ensure the success of managerial actions in the public finance sphere, the consolidation of strategic priorities for its development is crucial issues for the progress of the Ukrainian State on the path of progressive transformations.Recent research and publications analysis. Management of state finances is a subject of research of many scientists. In particular, R. Balakin, V. Kudriashov, S. Hasanov, O. Dluhopolskyi, T. Yefymenko, O. Kyrylenko, S. Klimova, H. Kotina, I. Malyi, O. Moldovan, and others dealt with these issues. The analysis of their publications allows us to define future ways for developing and reforming the system of state finances. At the same time, the concept of public finances versus state ones is much broader. Therefore, it requires a deeper and more detailed approach for substantiation of ways and strategies for improving the management of public finances in current conditions.Highlighting previously unsettled parts of the general problem. The article aims to substantiate the development of strategies for improving the management of public finances, taking into account modern challenges and development of the Ukrainian State, based on the research of peculiarities of the existing strategies for public finance management, analysis of the problems related to the distribution and redistribution of state funds. Paper main body. The sphere of public finances is regulated by a number of normative documents that define strategic directions for its development. First of all, we should mention the Public Administration Reform Strategy of Ukraine for the period up to 2021, which aims to improve public administration, including the system of state finance management. The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the Public Administration Reform Strategy of Ukraine for 2022-2025 and adopted the Action Plan for its implementation. This normative document accentuates ensuring the construction of a capable service and digital State in Ukraine, which safeguards citizens’ interests on the basis of European standards and experience. The peculiarities of public finance management in the system of public administration, its aim and objectives, were determined in the Public Finance Management Reform Strategy for 2017-2020, approved by the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine. However, the goals set in it need further consolidation. It necessitates the adoption of the Public Finance Management Reform Strategy for 2021-2025. The preparation of its final stage was negotiated at the meeting of the Sectoral Working Group on Public Finance Management of the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine in May 2021. A brief overview of the documents that define the strategies for the development of relations in the system of public finances and public administration, in general, gives grounds to assert that there is sufficient normative support in this area in the context of its strategic development. However, a number of problems remained unsolved during the implementation of provisions of the abovementioned strategies. Nowadays, there is a need in Ukraine to improve the management of public finances, especially in the use of budget funds, to perfect functional responsibilities of public authorities, and to search for new strategic approaches to the use of public sector financial resources to ensure the sustainable development of the national economy.One of the crucial directions for solving these problems is the introduction and implementation of the Strategy for the Development of the Public Finance Management System of Ukraine, which should become an effective tool for regulating relations in the public finance sphere and a means of influencing the consistency and effectiveness of reforms in it.It is necessary to adopt a medium-term Fiscal Consolidation Strategy based on the predominance of reducing spending over increasing revenues of the State. The Strategy should be adopted in terms of state budget execution, taking into account fiscal efficiency.In the conditions of growing informatization of the society, automation of all processes, and digitalization of the economy, it is necessary to form a Strategy for automation of the system of public finance management, which should become an effective tool for ensuring the improvement of the investigated sphere.All strategies for improving public finance management should be based on the principles of transparency of public authorities, stability and sustainability of the budget in the long run, budgeting effectiveness, fairness and efficiency of the system of inter-budget relations, consolidation of the budget process. The active use of the latest information technologies leading to the improvement of financial management and coordination of managerial activities of public authorities should accompany the implementation of strategies. Conclusions of the research. In the system of public finances, there is a sufficient number of normative documents that determine strategic directions for its development. However, mostly all of them regulate the peculiarities of the functioning of the sphere of state finances, while public finances is a broader concept than the state ones. Therefore, this shortcoming, along with the objective need to search ways for further development of the sphere of public finances, taking into account current realities, necessitates the development and adoption of a number of strategies that will determine directions for the improvement of public finance management.

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Changes Of The Concept Of State Finance And Subjects In Sustainability Context

European Journal of Business and Economics ◽

10.12955/ejbe.v6i0.134 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 6 ◽

Author(s):

Gintaras Èernius

Keyword(s):

Public Finance ◽

Interest Rates ◽

Financial Management ◽

Financial Stability ◽

Global Financial Crisis ◽

State Level ◽

Practical Application ◽

Social Partnership ◽

State Finance ◽

Contemporary Approach

In a face of global financial crisis that is currently shaking the world, the issue what is the role of a state in its finance management and how each state influences, or can influence, its finance is extremely relevant.The objective of this research is to identify whether the contemporary approach to public finance and its subjects is suitable for the effective financial management at a state level in present conditions. In order to reach the objective, the research shall examine how the contemporary approach to finance limits possibilities of its management; form new concept of state finance involving private and public finance; and define how the application of new, broader, social partnership based approach, might change financial relationship between a state, citizens, and companies, and how practical application of this new approach might contribute to financial stability of a state. Practical application of the research results would allow saving 24 percent on the interest rates for state loans, create better conditions for the development of state economy, and increase financial sustainability of a state.

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