TohidA/MONA · Datasets at Hugging Face

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2011-08-31

N/A

2011-03-15

P1

R5

BLANK

SB

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Submit to the General Council, the audit committee, and the Minister of Finance the report on special audits of the controls on important domestic disbursements and transfers— on behalf of the government or its creditors— that took place in the first half of 2010.

4

12/31/2010

M

Introduced at R3. Rationale: To enhance the safeguard measures in force at the central bank and the Treasury.

5

4

2010-12-31

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2011-08-31

N/A

2011-03-15

P1

R5

BLANK

SB

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Recruit an international auditor to: (i) monitor the full implementation of all the recommendations formulated in Deloitte's 2008 special audit reports (consistent with the September 2009 agreed-upon action plan between Burundi's central bank and the Ministry of Finance); and (ii) verify on a test basis the controls on significant domestic disbursements and transfers executed by the central bank on behalf of the government or its creditors during the first half of 2010.

5

06/30/2010

M

Introduced at R3. Rationale: To enhance the safeguard measures in force at the central bank and the Treasury.

5

2010-06-30

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2011-08-31

N/A

2011-03-15

P1

R5

BLANK

SB

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Recruit an international auditor to: (i) monitor the full implementation of all the recommendations formulated in Deloitte's 2010 special audit reports (consistent with the 2010 agreed-upon action plan between Burundi's central bank and the Ministry of Finance); and (ii) verify on a test basis the controls on significant domestic disbursements and transfers executed by the central bank on behalf of the government or its creditors during the first half of 2011 (MEFP, ¶34).

6

06/30/2011

SB

Introduced at R5. Rationale: To enhance the safeguard measures in force at the central bank and the Treasury.

5

6

2011-06-30

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2011-08-31

N/A

2011-03-15

P1

R5

BLANK

SB

20.8

1.8. Budget preparation (e.g., submission or approval)

Approval by the cabinet of the general regulation on public budget management (MEFP, ¶40).

1

03/31/2011

SB

Introduced at R5. Rationale: The new budget law is based on the modern principles of fiscal rules and transparency.

5

1

2011-03-31

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2011-08-31

N/A

2011-03-15

P1

R5

BLANK

SB

20.9

1.9. Inter-governmental relations

Adopt a new “convention” between the Ministry of Finance and the BRB redefining the role of the central bank in public financial management, as stipulated under the new budget Organic Law.

1

03/31/2010

M

Introduced at R3. Rationale: Key to implementing the new budget organic law.

5

1

2010-03-31

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2011-08-31

N/A

2011-03-15

P1

R5

BLANK

SB

22

3. Civil service and public employment reforms, and wages

Start of the police and army census

1

10/31/2008

M

N/A

5

1

2008-10-31

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2011-08-31

N/A

2011-03-15

P1

R5

BLANK

SB

25.1

6.1. Financial sector legal reforms, regulation, and supervision

Adoption by the cabinet of the financial sector reform strategy (MEFP, ¶10).

1

03/31/2011

SB

Introduced at R5. Rationale: To modernize the financial system and broaden access to financial services.

5

1

2011-03-31

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2011-08-31

N/A

2011-03-15

P1

R5

BLANK

SB

30.4

11.4. Anti-corruption legislation/policy

In accordance with the laws of Burundi, the FBu 6 billion and the deeds for 25 properties belonging to Interpetrol that have been placed under seal will remain in place until a court decision has been reached on the Interpetrol case.

1

03/31/2009

M

Met for R2. This benchmark was previously a performance criterion.

5

1

2009-03-31

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2011-08-31

N/A

2011-03-15

P1

R5

BLANK

SB

30.4

11.4. Anti-corruption legislation/policy

In accordance with the laws of Burundi, the FBu 6 billion and the deeds for 25 properties belonging to Interpetrol that have been placed under seal will remain in place until a court decision has been reached on the Interpetrol case.

1

09/30/2009

M

Met for R3. This benchmark was previously a performance criterion.

5

1

2009-09-30

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2011-08-31

N/A

2011-03-15

P1

R5

BLANK

SB

30.4

11.4. Anti-corruption legislation/policy

In accordance with the laws of Burundi, the FBu 6 billion and the deeds for 25 properties belonging to Interpetrol that have been placed under seal will remain in place until a court decision has been reached on the Interpetrol case.

1

03/31/2010

M

Met for R4.

5

1

2010-03-31

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2011-08-31

N/A

2011-03-15

P1

R5

BLANK

SB

30.4

11.4. Anti-corruption legislation/policy

In accordance with the laws of Burundi, the FBu 6 billion and the deeds for 25 properties belonging to Interpetrol that have been placed under seal will remain in place until a court decision has been reached on the Interpetrol case.

1

09/30/2010

NM

Not met for R5.

5

1

2010-09-30

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2011-08-31

N/A

2011-03-15

P1

R5

BLANK

SB

30.4

11.4. Anti-corruption legislation/policy

In accordance with the laws of Burundi, the FBu 6 billion and the deeds for 25 properties belonging to Interpetrol that have been placed under seal will remain in place until a court decision has been reached on the Interpetrol case.

1

Continuous

SB

At R2, changed from a continuous performance criterion to a continuous benchmark. At R3, rationale: Enhance fiscal governance to ensure the continuation of budget support.

5

1

2023-09-23

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2011-08-31

N/A

2011-03-15

P1

R5

BLANK

SPC

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Close and transform into subaccounts for special allocation from general treasury account into the off-budget accounts mentioned in the finace minister's letter N0 540/4904/2008 of November 12,2008

1

09/30/2009

MOD-SB

R1 macroeconomic rationale: Continue implementation of single Treasury account. At R2, changed to a structural benchmark.

5

1

2009-09-30

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2011-08-31

N/A

2011-03-15

P1

R5

BLANK

SPC

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Close the accounts mentioned in the finance minister's letter No 540/4768/2008 of October 31, 2008.

2

09/30/2009

MOD-SB

R1 macroeconomic rationale: Continue implementation of single Treasury account. Ar R2, changed to a structural benchmark.

5

2

2009-09-30

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2011-08-31

N/A

2011-03-15

P1

R5

BLANK

SPC

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Resumption of payroll management by the Ministry of Finance by taking charge of the payroll database.

3

03/31/2009

M

R1 macroeconomic rationale: To reinforce wage bill management through the creation of a single wage data management and elimination of ghost employees.

5

3

2009-03-31

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2011-08-31

N/A

2011-03-15

P1

R5

BLANK

SPC

22

3. Civil service and public employment reforms, and wages

Completion of the census of all government civil employees

1

09/30/2008

M

P1R0 macro rationale: To reinforce wage bill management through the creation of a single wage data management and elimination of ghost employees.

5

1

2008-09-30

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2011-08-31

N/A

2011-03-15

P1

R5

BLANK

SPC

30.4

11.4. Anti-corruption legislation/policy

In accordance with the laws of Burundi, the FBu 6 billion and the deeds for 25 properties belonging to Interpetrol that have been placed under seal will remain in place until a court decision has been reached on the Interpetrol case.

2

09/30/2008

M

N/A

5

2

2008-09-30

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2011-08-31

N/A

2011-03-15

P1

R5

BLANK

SPC

30.4

11.4. Anti-corruption legislation/policy

In accordance with the laws of Burundi, the FBu 6 billion and the deeds for 25 properties belonging to Interpetrol that have been placed under seal will remain in place until a court decision has been reached on the Interpetrol case.

2

Continuous

MOD-SB

This is a "continuous" performance criteria. Macro rationale: To improve governance in order to secure continued budget support from donors. At R2, changed to a structural benchmark.

5

2

2023-09-23

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2011-07-13

P1

R6

BLANK

PA

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Introduce a more robust authorized signatories control over disbursements and transfers with additional signatories required as the risk and transaction value increase.

2

Program Prior Action

M

P1R0 macro rationale: To improve safeguard measures at the central bank.

6

2

2023-09-23

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2011-07-13

P1

R6

BLANK

PA

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Contract an international auditor to conduct special audits of the controls over the significant domestic disbursements and transfers to government and its creditors.

3

Program Prior Action

M

P1R0 macro rationale: To improve safeguard measures at the central bank.

6

3

2023-09-23

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2011-07-13

P1

R6

BLANK

PA

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Submit to the General Council, the audit committee, and the finance minister the report on the special audits of the controls on important domestic disbursements and transfers - on behalf of the government or its creditors- that took place in the first half of 2008.

4

First Review Prior action

M

R1 macroeconomic rationale: Enhance the safeguard measures in force at the central bank.

6

4

2023-09-23

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2011-07-13

P1

R6

BLANK

PA

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Recruit an international auditor to conduct special audits of the controls on important domestic disbursements and transfers-on behalf of the government or its creditors- that took place in the second half of 2008.

5

First Review Prior action

M

R1 macroeconomic rationale: Enhance the safeguard measures in force at the central bank.

6

5

2023-09-23

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2011-07-13

P1

R6

BLANK

PA

20.7

1.7. Fiscal transparency (publication, parliamentary oversight)

Publication of the audit report on cross-debts between the government and the oil sector

1

Program Prior Action

M

P1R0 macro rationale: To imporve governance and transparency in public finances.

6

1

2023-09-23

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2011-07-13

P1

R6

BLANK

PA

20.8

1.8. Budget preparation (e.g., submission or approval)

Submission to the National Assembly of the draft new budget Organic Law

1

Program Prior Action

M

P1R0 macro rationale: The draft new budget organic law which includes modern principles of fiscal rules, transparency and specify concepts, principles and responsibilities of treasury officials.

6

1

2023-09-23

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2011-07-13

P1

R6

BLANK

PA

21.1

2.1. Central bank operations and reforms

Submission to the National Assembly of the draft Law on the Charter of the BRB together with the January 2008 recommendations by Fund staff on improvement of the law.

1

Program Prior Action

M

P1R0 macro rationale: To make the BRB more independent and accountable according to the best international practices.

6

1

2023-09-23

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2011-07-13

P1

R6

BLANK

SB

20

1. General government

Prepare a final report on the closing of government accounts.

1

09/30/2010

MOD-DATE

Introduced at R3. Rationale: Implementation of a single treasury account is key to sound public financial management. At R4, date is changed to end-December 2010.

6

1

2010-09-30

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2011-07-13

P1

R6

BLANK

SB

20

1. General government

Prepare a final report on the closing of government accounts.

1

12/31/2010

M

At R4, the date of this structural benchmark has been changed from September to December to ensure that the final report does cover the closing of government accounts that will take place in the last quarter of 2010.

6

1

2010-12-31

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2011-07-13

P1

R6

BLANK

SB

20.1

1.1. Revenue measures, excluding trade policy

Approval by the Council of Ministers of an action plan to replace the transaction tax with VAT

1

07/31/2008

MD

P1R0 macro rationale: To raise efficiency of tax collection, and offset potential losses on customs revenue due to the accession to EAC. At R1, completed with a slight delay.

6

1

2008-07-31

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2011-07-13

P1

R6

BLANK

SB

20.1

1.1. Revenue measures, excluding trade policy

Elimination of all indirect tax exemptions and maintenance of the time limit on investment code exemptions.

2

09/30/2008

MD

P1R0 macro rationale: To improve fiscal stance by reducing tax exemptions and increasing controls on exemptions granted by the investment code. At R1, completed with a delay of one day; the investment code has been adopted.

6

2

2008-09-30

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2011-07-13

P1

R6

BLANK

SB

20.1

1.1. Revenue measures, excluding trade policy

Introduce VAT and the common external tariff.

3

07/31/2009

M

R1 macroeconomic rationale: To raise efficiency of tax collection, and offset potential losses on customs revenue due to the accession to EAC.

6

3

2009-07-31

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2011-07-13

P1

R6

BLANK

SB

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Prepare and implement a sliding quarterly cash flow.

1

06/30/2009

MD

R1 macroeconomic rationale: Enhance budget execution and ensure coordination of monetary and budget policies.

6

1

2009-06-30

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2011-07-13

P1

R6

BLANK

SB

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Close and transform into subaccounts for special allocation from general treasury account into the off-budget accounts mentioned in the finace minister's letter N0 540/4904/2008 of November 12,2008.

2

09/30/2009

M

At R2, changed from performance criterion to benchmark.

6

2

2009-09-30

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2011-07-13

P1

R6

BLANK

SB

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Close the accounts mentioned in the finance minister's letter No 540/4768/2008 of October 31, 2008.

3

09/30/2009

M

At R2, changed from performance criterion to benchmark.

6

3

2009-09-30

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2011-07-13

P1

R6

BLANK

SB

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Submit to the General Council, the audit committee, and the Minister of Finance the report on special audits of the controls on important domestic disbursements and transfers— on behalf of the government or its creditors— that took place in the first half of 2010.

4

12/31/2010

M

Introduced at R3. Rationale: To enhance the safeguard measures in force at the central bank and the Treasury.

6

4

2010-12-31

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2011-07-13

P1

R6

BLANK

SB

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Recruit an international auditor to: (i) monitor the full implementation of all the recommendations formulated in Deloitte's 2008 special audit reports (consistent with the September 2009 agreed-upon action plan between Burundi's central bank and the Ministry of Finance); and (ii) verify on a test basis the controls on significant domestic disbursements and transfers executed by the central bank on behalf of the government or its creditors during the first half of 2010.

5

06/30/2010

M

Introduced at R3. Rationale: To enhance the safeguard measures in force at the central bank and the Treasury.

6

5

2010-06-30

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2011-07-13

P1

R6

BLANK

SB

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Prepare and adopt procedures for the expenditure commitment comptrollers (contrôleurs des engagements de dépenses) consistent with the RGGBP.

6

11/30/2011

SB

Introduced at R6. Rationale: Key to implementing the new budget organic law.

6

2011-11-30

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2011-07-13

P1

R6

BLANK

SB

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Recruit an international auditor to: (i) monitor the full implementation of all the recommendations formulated in Deloitte's 2010 special audit reports (consistent with the 2010 agreed-upon action plan between Burundi's central bank and the Ministry of Finance); and (ii) verify on a test basis the controls on significant domestic disbursements and transfers executed by the central bank on behalf of the government or its creditors during the first half of 2011 (MEFP, ¶34).

7

06/30/2011

SB

Introduced at R5. Rationale: To enhance the safeguard measures in force at the central bank and the Treasury.

6

7

2011-06-30

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2011-07-13

P1

R6

BLANK

SB

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Submit to the General Council, the audit committee, and the Minister of Finance the report on special audits of the controls on important domestic disbursements and transfers— on behalf of the government or its creditors— that took place in the first half of 2011.

8

11/30/2011

SB

Introduced at R6. Rationale: To enhance the safeguard measures in force at the central bank and the Treasury.

6

8

2011-11-30

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2011-07-13

P1

R6

BLANK

SB

20.8

1.8. Budget preparation (e.g., submission or approval)

Approval by the cabinet of the general regulation on public budget management (MEFP, ¶40).

1

03/31/2011

MD

Introduced at R5. Rationale: The new budget law is based on the modern principles of fiscal rules and transparency.

6

1

2011-03-31

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2011-07-13

P1

R6

BLANK

SB

20.9

1.9. Inter-governmental relations

Adopt a new “convention” between the Ministry of Finance and the BRB redefining the role of the central bank in public financial management, as stipulated under the new budget Organic Law.

1

03/31/2010

M

Introduced at R3. Rationale: Key to implementing the new budget organic law.

6

1

2010-03-31

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2011-07-13

P1

R6

BLANK

SB

22

3. Civil service and public employment reforms, and wages

Start of the police and army census

1

10/31/2008

M

N/A

6

1

2008-10-31

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2011-07-13

P1

R6

BLANK

SB

25.1

6.1. Financial sector legal reforms, regulation, and supervision

Adoption by the cabinet of the financial sector reform strategy (MEFP, ¶10).

1

03/31/2011

MD

Introduced at R5. Rationale: To modernize the financial system and broaden access to financial services.

6

1

2011-03-31

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2011-07-13

P1

R6

BLANK

SB

30.4

11.4. Anti-corruption legislation/policy

In accordance with the laws of Burundi, the FBu 6 billion and the deeds for 25 properties belonging to Interpetrol that have been placed under seal will remain in place until a court decision has been reached on the Interpetrol case.

1

03/31/2009

M

Met for R2. This benchmark was previously a performance criterion.

6

1

2009-03-31

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2011-07-13

P1

R6

BLANK

SB

30.4

11.4. Anti-corruption legislation/policy

In accordance with the laws of Burundi, the FBu 6 billion and the deeds for 25 properties belonging to Interpetrol that have been placed under seal will remain in place until a court decision has been reached on the Interpetrol case.

1

09/30/2009

M

Met for R3. This benchmark was previously a performance criterion.

6

1

2009-09-30

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2011-07-13

P1

R6

BLANK

SB

30.4

11.4. Anti-corruption legislation/policy

In accordance with the laws of Burundi, the FBu 6 billion and the deeds for 25 properties belonging to Interpetrol that have been placed under seal will remain in place until a court decision has been reached on the Interpetrol case.

1

03/31/2010

M

Met for R4.

6

1

2010-03-31

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2011-07-13

P1

R6

BLANK

SB

30.4

11.4. Anti-corruption legislation/policy

In accordance with the laws of Burundi, the FBu 6 billion and the deeds for 25 properties belonging to Interpetrol that have been placed under seal will remain in place until a court decision has been reached on the Interpetrol case.

1

09/30/2010

NM

Not met for R5.

6

1

2010-09-30

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2011-07-13

P1

R6

BLANK

SB

30.4

11.4. Anti-corruption legislation/policy

In accordance with the laws of Burundi, the FBu 6 billion and the deeds for 25 properties belonging to Interpetrol that have been placed under seal will remain in place until a court decision has been reached on the Interpetrol case.

1

Continuous

SB

At R2, changed from a continuous performance criterion to a continuous benchmark. At R3, rationale: Enhance fiscal governance to ensure the continuation of budget support.

6

1

2023-09-23

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2011-07-13

P1

R6

BLANK

SPC

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Close and transform into subaccounts for special allocation from general treasury account into the off-budget accounts mentioned in the finace minister's letter N0 540/4904/2008 of November 12,2008

1

09/30/2009

MOD-SB

R1 macroeconomic rationale: Continue implementation of single Treasury account. At R2, changed to a structural benchmark.

6

1

2009-09-30

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2011-07-13

P1

R6

BLANK

SPC

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Close the accounts mentioned in the finance minister's letter No 540/4768/2008 of October 31, 2008.

2

09/30/2009

MOD-SB

R1 macroeconomic rationale: Continue implementation of single Treasury account. Ar R2, changed to a structural benchmark.

6

2

2009-09-30

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2011-07-13

P1

R6

BLANK

SPC

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Resumption of payroll management by the Ministry of Finance by taking charge of the payroll database.

3

03/31/2009

M

R1 macroeconomic rationale: To reinforce wage bill management through the creation of a single wage data management and elimination of ghost employees.

6

3

2009-03-31

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2011-07-13

P1

R6

BLANK

SPC

22

3. Civil service and public employment reforms, and wages

Completion of the census of all government civil employees

1

09/30/2008

M

P1R0 macro rationale: To reinforce wage bill management through the creation of a single wage data management and elimination of ghost employees.

6

1

2008-09-30

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2011-07-13

P1

R6

BLANK

SPC

30.4

11.4. Anti-corruption legislation/policy

In accordance with the laws of Burundi, the FBu 6 billion and the deeds for 25 properties belonging to Interpetrol that have been placed under seal will remain in place until a court decision has been reached on the Interpetrol case.

2

09/30/2008

M

N/A

6

2

2008-09-30

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2011-07-13

P1

R6

BLANK

SPC

30.4

11.4. Anti-corruption legislation/policy

In accordance with the laws of Burundi, the FBu 6 billion and the deeds for 25 properties belonging to Interpetrol that have been placed under seal will remain in place until a court decision has been reached on the Interpetrol case.

2

Continuous

MOD-SB

This is a "continuous" performance criteria. Macro rationale: To improve governance in order to secure continued budget support from donors. At R2, changed to a structural benchmark.

6

2

2023-09-23

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2012-01-13

P1

R7

L

PA

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Introduce a more robust authorized signatories control over disbursements and transfers with additional signatories required as the risk and transaction value increase.

2

Program Prior Action

M

P1R0 macro rationale: To improve safeguard measures at the central bank.

7

2

2023-09-23

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2012-01-13

P1

R7

L

PA

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Contract an international auditor to conduct special audits of the controls over the significant domestic disbursements and transfers to government and its creditors.

3

Program Prior Action

M

P1R0 macro rationale: To improve safeguard measures at the central bank.

7

3

2023-09-23

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2012-01-13

P1

R7

L

PA

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Submit to the General Council, the audit committee, and the finance minister the report on the special audits of the controls on important domestic disbursements and transfers - on behalf of the government or its creditors- that took place in the first half of 2008.

4

First Review Prior action

M

R1 macroeconomic rationale: Enhance the safeguard measures in force at the central bank.

7

4

2023-09-23

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2012-01-13

P1

R7

L

PA

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Recruit an international auditor to conduct special audits of the controls on important domestic disbursements and transfers-on behalf of the government or its creditors- that took place in the second half of 2008.

5

First Review Prior action

M

R1 macroeconomic rationale: Enhance the safeguard measures in force at the central bank.

7

5

2023-09-23

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2012-01-13

P1

R7

L

PA

20.7

1.7. Fiscal transparency (publication, parliamentary oversight)

Publication of the audit report on cross-debts between the government and the oil sector

1

Program Prior Action

M

P1R0 macro rationale: To imporve governance and transparency in public finances.

7

1

2023-09-23

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2012-01-13

P1

R7

L

PA

20.8

1.8. Budget preparation (e.g., submission or approval)

Submission to the National Assembly of the draft new budget Organic Law

1

Program Prior Action

M

P1R0 macro rationale: The draft new budget organic law which includes modern principles of fiscal rules, transparency and specify concepts, principles and responsibilities of treasury officials.

7

1

2023-09-23

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2012-01-13

P1

R7

L

PA

21.1

2.1. Central bank operations and reforms

Submission to the National Assembly of the draft Law on the Charter of the BRB together with the January 2008 recommendations by Fund staff on improvement of the law.

1

Program Prior Action

M

P1R0 macro rationale: To make the BRB more independent and accountable according to the best international practices.

7

1

2023-09-23

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2012-01-13

P1

R7

L

SB

20

1. General government

Prepare a final report on the closing of government accounts.

1

09/30/2010

MOD-DATE

Introduced at R3. Rationale: Implementation of a single treasury account is key to sound public financial management. At R4, date is changed to end-December 2010.

7

1

2010-09-30

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2012-01-13

P1

R7

L

SB

20

1. General government

Prepare a final report on the closing of government accounts.

1

12/31/2010

M

At R4, the date of this structural benchmark has been changed from September to December to ensure that the final report does cover the closing of government accounts that will take place in the last quarter of 2010.

7

1

2010-12-31

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2012-01-13

P1

R7

L

SB

20.1

1.1. Revenue measures, excluding trade policy

Approval by the Council of Ministers of an action plan to replace the transaction tax with VAT

1

07/31/2008

MD

P1R0 macro rationale: To raise efficiency of tax collection, and offset potential losses on customs revenue due to the accession to EAC. At R1, completed with a slight delay.

7

1

2008-07-31

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2012-01-13

P1

R7

L

SB

20.1

1.1. Revenue measures, excluding trade policy

Elimination of all indirect tax exemptions and maintenance of the time limit on investment code exemptions.

2

09/30/2008

MD

P1R0 macro rationale: To improve fiscal stance by reducing tax exemptions and increasing controls on exemptions granted by the investment code. At R1, completed with a delay of one day; the investment code has been adopted.

7

2

2008-09-30

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2012-01-13

P1

R7

L

SB

20.1

1.1. Revenue measures, excluding trade policy

Introduce VAT and the common external tariff.

3

07/31/2009

M

R1 macroeconomic rationale: To raise efficiency of tax collection, and offset potential losses on customs revenue due to the accession to EAC.

7

3

2009-07-31

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2012-01-13

P1

R7

L

SB

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Prepare and implement a sliding quarterly cash flow.

1

06/30/2009

MD

R1 macroeconomic rationale: Enhance budget execution and ensure coordination of monetary and budget policies.

7

1

2009-06-30

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2012-01-13

P1

R7

L

SB

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Close and transform into subaccounts for special allocation from general treasury account into the off-budget accounts mentioned in the finace minister's letter N0 540/4904/2008 of November 12,2008.

2

09/30/2009

M

At R2, changed from performance criterion to benchmark.

7

2

2009-09-30

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2012-01-13

P1

R7

L

SB

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Close the accounts mentioned in the finance minister's letter No 540/4768/2008 of October 31, 2008.

3

09/30/2009

M

At R2, changed from performance criterion to benchmark.

7

3

2009-09-30

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2012-01-13

P1

R7

L

SB

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Submit to the General Council, the audit committee, and the Minister of Finance the report on special audits of the controls on important domestic disbursements and transfers— on behalf of the government or its creditors— that took place in the first half of 2010.

4

12/31/2010

M

Introduced at R3. Rationale: To enhance the safeguard measures in force at the central bank and the Treasury.

7

4

2010-12-31

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2012-01-13

P1

R7

L

SB

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Recruit an international auditor to: (i) monitor the full implementation of all the recommendations formulated in Deloitte's 2008 special audit reports (consistent with the September 2009 agreed-upon action plan between Burundi's central bank and the Ministry of Finance); and (ii) verify on a test basis the controls on significant domestic disbursements and transfers executed by the central bank on behalf of the government or its creditors during the first half of 2010.

5

06/30/2010

M

Introduced at R3. Rationale: To enhance the safeguard measures in force at the central bank and the Treasury.

7

5

2010-06-30

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2012-01-13

P1

R7

L

SB

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Prepare and adopt procedures for the expenditure commitment comptrollers (contrôleurs des engagements de dépenses) consistent with the RGGBP.

6

11/30/2011

M

Introduced at R6. Rationale: Key to implementing the new budget organic law.

7

6

2011-11-30

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2012-01-13

P1

R7

L

SB

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Recruit an international auditor to: (i) monitor the full implementation of all the recommendations formulated in Deloitte's 2010 special audit reports (consistent with the 2010 agreed-upon action plan between Burundi's central bank and the Ministry of Finance); and (ii) verify on a test basis the controls on significant domestic disbursements and transfers executed by the central bank on behalf of the government or its creditors during the first half of 2011 (MEFP, ¶34).

7

06/30/2011

MD

Introduced at R5. Rationale: To enhance the safeguard measures in force at the central bank and the Treasury.

7

2011-06-30

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2012-01-13

P1

R7

L

SB

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Submit to the General Council, the audit committee, and the Minister of Finance the report on special audits of the controls on important domestic disbursements and transfers— on behalf of the government or its creditors— that took place in the first half of 2011.

8

11/30/2011

M

Introduced at R6. Rationale: To enhance the safeguard measures in force at the central bank and the Treasury.

7

8

2011-11-30

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2012-01-13

P1

R7

L

SB

20.8

1.8. Budget preparation (e.g., submission or approval)

Approval by the cabinet of the general regulation on public budget management (MEFP, ¶40).

1

03/31/2011

MD

Introduced at R5. Rationale: The new budget law is based on the modern principles of fiscal rules and transparency.

7

1

2011-03-31

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2012-01-13

P1

R7

L

SB

20.9

1.9. Inter-governmental relations

Adopt a new “convention” between the Ministry of Finance and the BRB redefining the role of the central bank in public financial management, as stipulated under the new budget Organic Law.

1

03/31/2010

M

Introduced at R3. Rationale: Key to implementing the new budget organic law.

7

1

2010-03-31

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2012-01-13

P1

R7

L

SB

22

3. Civil service and public employment reforms, and wages

Start of the police and army census

1

10/31/2008

M

N/A

7

1

2008-10-31

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2012-01-13

P1

R7

L

SB

25.1

6.1. Financial sector legal reforms, regulation, and supervision

Adoption by the cabinet of the financial sector reform strategy (MEFP, ¶10).

1

03/31/2011

MD

Introduced at R5. Rationale: To modernize the financial system and broaden access to financial services.

7

1

2011-03-31

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2012-01-13

P1

R7

L

SB

30.4

11.4. Anti-corruption legislation/policy

In accordance with the laws of Burundi, the FBu 6 billion and the deeds for 25 properties belonging to Interpetrol that have been placed under seal will remain in place until a court decision has been reached on the Interpetrol case.

1

03/31/2009

M

Met for R2. This benchmark was previously a performance criterion.

7

1

2009-03-31

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2012-01-13

P1

R7

L

SB

30.4

11.4. Anti-corruption legislation/policy

In accordance with the laws of Burundi, the FBu 6 billion and the deeds for 25 properties belonging to Interpetrol that have been placed under seal will remain in place until a court decision has been reached on the Interpetrol case.

1

09/30/2009

M

Met for R3. This benchmark was previously a performance criterion.

7

1

2009-09-30

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2012-01-13

P1

R7

L

SB

30.4

11.4. Anti-corruption legislation/policy

In accordance with the laws of Burundi, the FBu 6 billion and the deeds for 25 properties belonging to Interpetrol that have been placed under seal will remain in place until a court decision has been reached on the Interpetrol case.

1

03/31/2010

M

Met for R4.

7

1

2010-03-31

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2012-01-13

P1

R7

L

SB

30.4

11.4. Anti-corruption legislation/policy

In accordance with the laws of Burundi, the FBu 6 billion and the deeds for 25 properties belonging to Interpetrol that have been placed under seal will remain in place until a court decision has been reached on the Interpetrol case.

1

09/30/2010

NM

Not met for R5.

7

1

2010-09-30

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2012-01-13

P1

R7

L

SB

30.4

11.4. Anti-corruption legislation/policy

In accordance with the laws of Burundi, the FBu 6 billion and the deeds for 25 properties belonging to Interpetrol that have been placed under seal will remain in place until a court decision has been reached on the Interpetrol case.

1

Continuous

M

At R2, changed from a continuous performance criterion to a continuous benchmark. At R3, rationale: Enhance fiscal governance to ensure the continuation of budget support.

7

1

2023-09-23

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2012-01-13

P1

R7

L

SPC

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Close and transform into subaccounts for special allocation from general treasury account into the off-budget accounts mentioned in the finace minister's letter N0 540/4904/2008 of November 12,2008

1

09/30/2009

MOD-SB

R1 macroeconomic rationale: Continue implementation of single Treasury account. At R2, changed to a structural benchmark.

7

1

2009-09-30

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2012-01-13

P1

R7

L

SPC

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Close the accounts mentioned in the finance minister's letter No 540/4768/2008 of October 31, 2008.

2

09/30/2009

MOD-SB

R1 macroeconomic rationale: Continue implementation of single Treasury account. Ar R2, changed to a structural benchmark.

7

2

2009-09-30

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2012-01-13

P1

R7

L

SPC

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Resumption of payroll management by the Ministry of Finance by taking charge of the payroll database.

3

03/31/2009

M

R1 macroeconomic rationale: To reinforce wage bill management through the creation of a single wage data management and elimination of ghost employees.

7

3

2009-03-31

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2012-01-13

P1

R7

L

SPC

22

3. Civil service and public employment reforms, and wages

Completion of the census of all government civil employees

1

09/30/2008

M

P1R0 macro rationale: To reinforce wage bill management through the creation of a single wage data management and elimination of ghost employees.

7

1

2008-09-30

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2012-01-13

P1

R7

L

SPC

30.4

11.4. Anti-corruption legislation/policy

In accordance with the laws of Burundi, the FBu 6 billion and the deeds for 25 properties belonging to Interpetrol that have been placed under seal will remain in place until a court decision has been reached on the Interpetrol case.

2

09/30/2008

M

N/A

7

2

2008-09-30

N/A

596

BURUNDI

618

PRGF

2008-07-07

2,008

2011-07-06

2,011

2012-01-23

N/A

2012-01-13

P1

R7

L

SPC

30.4

11.4. Anti-corruption legislation/policy

In accordance with the laws of Burundi, the FBu 6 billion and the deeds for 25 properties belonging to Interpetrol that have been placed under seal will remain in place until a court decision has been reached on the Interpetrol case.

2

Continuous

MOD-SB

This is a "continuous" performance criteria. Macro rationale: To improve governance in order to secure continued budget support from donors. At R2, changed to a structural benchmark.

7

2

2023-09-23

N/A

678

BURUNDI

618

ECF

2012-01-27

2,012

2015-01-26

2,015

N/A

2012-01-27

P1

R0

E

SB

20

1. General government

Adopt decree on budget governance.

1

06/30/2012

SB

Introduced at R0. Rationale: Will facilitate realigning current regulation with organic law.

0

1

2012-06-30

N/A

678

BURUNDI

618

ECF

2012-01-27

2,012

2015-01-26

2,015

N/A

2012-01-27

P1

R0

E

SB

20

1. General government

Approve plan for reorganization of Ministry of Finance and Plan.

2

09/30/2012

SB

Introduced at R0. Rationale: The current allocation of administrative resources is not well-suited for medium-term reforms included in the budget organic law (i.e. program budgeting and medium-term programming).

0

2

2012-09-30

N/A

678

BURUNDI

618

ECF

2012-01-27

2,012

2015-01-26

2,015

N/A

2012-01-27

P1

R0

E

SB

20

1. General government

Recruit an international auditor to: (i) monitor the full implementation of all the recommendations formulated in GPO Deloitte’s 2011 special audit report; (ii) verify on a test basis the controls on significant domestic disbursements and transfers–on behalf of the government or its creditors–that took place in the period from July 2011 through March 2012, and (iii) evaluate the implementation of the new decree on management of public expenditures that was approved to replace the 1964 RGCP.

3

03/31/2012

SB

Introduced at R0. Rationale: To enhance the safeguard measures in force at the Central Bank and the Treasury.

0

3

2012-03-31

N/A

678

BURUNDI

618

ECF

2012-01-27

2,012

2015-01-26

2,015

N/A

2012-01-27

P1

R0

E

SB

20.1

1.1. Revenue measures, excluding trade policy

Prepare a report aimed at: i) quantifying foregone revenue by tax exemptions in current legislation; ii) identifying all codes and other legal texts in which tax exemptions need to be removed in the context of passing the new income tax law, consistent with Fund TA.

1

09/30/2012

SB

Introduced at R0. Rationale: Quantify the fiscal cost of tax exemptions in current legislation. Ensure consistency of investment incentive policy across legislation. Align tax exemptions with other EAC countries and minimize revenue loses.

0

1

2012-09-30

N/A

678

BURUNDI

618

ECF

2012-01-27

2,012

2015-01-26

2,015

N/A

2012-01-27

P1

R0

E

SB

20.5

1.5. Debt Management

Undertake an assessment of debt management by the World Bank and develop an action plan to improve capacity.

1

09/30/2012

SB

Introduced at R0. Rationale: Improve debt management capacity of the Finance ministry.

0

1

2012-09-30

N/A

678

BURUNDI

618

ECF

2012-01-27

2,012

2015-01-26

2,015

N/A

2012-01-27

P1

R0

E

SB

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Deploy expenditure commitment controllers in the ministries of health and agriculture.

1

09/30/2012

SB

Introduced at R0. Rationale: Improve budget discipline in line ministries.

0

1

2012-09-30

N/A

678

BURUNDI

618

ECF

2012-01-27

2,012

2015-01-26

2,015

N/A

2012-01-27

P1

R0

E

SB

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Submit to the General Council, the audit committee, and the Minister of Finance the report on special audits of the controls on important domestic disbursements and transfers—on behalf of the government or its creditors— that took place in the period from July 2011 through March 2012.

2

06/30/2012

SB

Introduced at R0. Rationale: To enhance the safeguard measures in force at the Central Bank and the Treasury.

0

2

2012-06-30

N/A

678

BURUNDI

618

ECF

2012-01-27

2,012

2015-01-26

2,015

N/A

2012-07-27

P1

R1

BLANK

SB

20

1. General government

Adopt decree on budget governance.

1

06/30/2012

MD

Introduced at R0. Rationale: Will facilitate realigning current regulation with organic law. At R1, awaiting Presidential signature.

1

2012-06-30

N/A

678

BURUNDI

618

ECF

2012-01-27

2,012

2015-01-26

2,015

N/A

2012-07-27

P1

R1

BLANK

SB

20

1. General government

Approve plan for reorganization of Ministry of Finance and Plan.

2

09/30/2012

SB

Introduced at R0. Rationale: The current allocation of administrative resources is not well-suited for medium-term reforms included in the budget organic law (i.e. program budgeting and medium-term programming).

1

2

2012-09-30

N/A

678

BURUNDI

618

ECF

2012-01-27

2,012

2015-01-26

2,015

N/A

2012-07-27

P1

R1

BLANK

SB

20

1. General government

Recruit an international auditor to: (i) monitor the full implementation of all the recommendations formulated in GPO Deloitte’s 2011 special audit report; (ii) verify on a test basis the controls on significant domestic disbursements and transfers–on behalf of the government or its creditors–that took place in the period from July 2011 through March 2012, and (iii) evaluate the implementation of the new decree on management of public expenditures that was approved to replace the 1964 RGCP.

3

03/31/2012

MD

Introduced at R0. Rationale: To enhance the safeguard measures in force at the Central Bank and the Treasury. At R1, delayed pending incorporation of safeguards recommendations in the TOR.

1

3

2012-03-31

N/A

678

BURUNDI

618

ECF

2012-01-27

2,012

2015-01-26

2,015

N/A

2012-07-27

P1

R1

BLANK

SB

20.1

1.1. Revenue measures, excluding trade policy

Prepare a report aimed at: i) quantifying foregone revenue by tax exemptions in current legislation; ii) identifying all codes and other legal texts in which tax exemptions need to be removed in the context of passing the new income tax law, consistent with Fund TA.

1

09/30/2012

SB

Introduced at R0. Rationale: Quantify the fiscal cost of tax exemptions in current legislation. Ensure consistency of investment incentive policy across legislation. Align tax exemptions with other EAC countries and minimize revenue loses.

1

2012-09-30

N/A

678

BURUNDI

618

ECF

2012-01-27

2,012

2015-01-26

2,015

N/A

2012-07-27

P1

R1

BLANK

SB

20.5

1.5. Debt Management

Undertake an assessment of debt management by the World Bank and develop an action plan to improve capacity.

1

09/30/2012

SB

Introduced at R0. Rationale: Improve debt management capacity of the Finance ministry.

1

2012-09-30

N/A