Public Financial Management
Quality of the medium-term budgetary framework

Quality of the medium-term budgetary framework

This indicator measures how well the medium-term budgetary framework (MTBF) is established as a fiscal plan of the government, focusing on the process of budget preparation and four areas that influence the quality of the budget documents. A good MTBF should increase transparency in budget planning, contribute more credible forecasts and ultimately lead to a better general government budget balance.

Medium-term budgetary framework - at a glance

Average indicator values are presented for each area and country. Click on the rows and columns to sort the table by highest value, or “show progress” to include trends over time.
ALB XKV MNE MKD SRB UKR AVG
Strength of the MTBF
83.33
75
58.33
33.33
66.67
75
63.33
Strength of fiscal rules
80
60
40
60
40
40
56
Credibility of medium-term revenue plans (%)
25
50
0
100
75
50
50
Credibility of medium-term expenditure plans (%)
75
50
0
75
75
0
55

Compare performance

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Western Balkans
Highest Value
2017

Albania, 2021

Strength of the MTBF Strength of fiscal rules Credibility of medium-term revenue plans (%) Credibility of medium-term expenditure plans (%)

Most significant change

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Albania from 2017 to 2021

Credibility of medium-term expenditure plans (%) Strength of the MTBF Credibility of medium-term revenue plans (%)