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CAPE VERDE
624
ECF
2022-06-15
2,022
2025-06-14
2,025
N/A
N/A
N/A
2023-01-09
P1
R1
BLANK
SB
24
5. Public enterprise reform and pricing (non financial sector)
Conduct quarterly analysis of fiscal risk assessment using the IMF SOEs health check tool.
1
09/30/2022
M
Improve fiscal reporting and educe fiscal risks
1
1
2022-09-30
R0
R1
SB_24.00_1
N/A
832
CAPE VERDE
624
ECF
2022-06-15
2,022
2025-06-14
2,025
N/A
N/A
N/A
2023-01-09
P1
R1
BLANK
SB
24
5. Public enterprise reform and pricing (non financial sector)
Conduct quarterly analysis of fiscal risk assessment using the IMF SOEs health check tool.
1
12/31/2022
SB
N/A
1
1
2022-12-31
R1
N/A
SB_24.00_1
N/A
832
CAPE VERDE
624
ECF
2022-06-15
2,022
2025-06-14
2,025
N/A
N/A
N/A
2023-01-09
P1
R1
BLANK
SB
24
5. Public enterprise reform and pricing (non financial sector)
Introduce a quarterly monitoring report on SOEs budget execution.
2
09/30/2022
M
Improve fiscal reporting and educe fiscal risks
1
2
2022-09-30
R0
R1
SB_24.00_2
N/A
832
CAPE VERDE
624
ECF
2022-06-15
2,022
2025-06-14
2,025
N/A
N/A
N/A
2023-01-09
P1
R1
BLANK
SB
24
5. Public enterprise reform and pricing (non financial sector)
Introduce a quarterly monitoring report on SOEs budget execution.
2
12/31/2022
SB
N/A
1
2
2022-12-31
R1
N/A
SB_24.00_2
N/A
832
CAPE VERDE
624
ECF
2022-06-15
2,022
2025-06-14
2,025
N/A
N/A
N/A
2023-01-09
P1
R1
BLANK
SB
24
5. Public enterprise reform and pricing (non financial sector)
Improve the annual SOEs report to include comparison of execution to initial budget projection, evaluation of performance against medium term plan, data on government relations (transfers and liabilities).
3
06/30/2023
SB
Improve fiscal reporting and educe fiscal risks
1
3
2023-06-30
R0
N/A
SB_24.00_3
N/A
832
CAPE VERDE
624
ECF
2022-06-15
2,022
2025-06-14
2,025
N/A
N/A
N/A
2023-01-09
P1
R1
BLANK
SB
24
5. Public enterprise reform and pricing (non financial sector)
Construct a compliance risk management system to allow for the optimization of tax revenue collection by end-december 2023
4
12/31/2023
SB
Support fiscal and debt sustainability
1
4
2023-12-31
R1
N/A
SB_24.00_4
N/A
832
CAPE VERDE
624
ECF
2022-06-15
2,022
2025-06-14
2,025
N/A
N/A
N/A
2023-01-09
P1
R1
BLANK
SB
24
5. Public enterprise reform and pricing (non financial sector)
Submit to parliament the budget for 2024 that is in line with the primary balance commitment under the program.
5
12/31/2023
SB
Support fiscal and debt sustainability
1
5
2023-12-31
R1
N/A
SB_24.00_5
N/A
832
CAPE VERDE
624
ECF
2022-06-15
2,022
2025-06-14
2,025
N/A
N/A
N/A
2023-01-09
P1
R1
BLANK
SB
25
6. Financial sector
Carry out a comprenhensive study of loan losses and provisions at the expiration of the credit moratorium.
1
12/31/2022
SB
Strengthen financial stability
1
1
2022-12-31
R0
N/A
SB_25.00_1
N/A
832
CAPE VERDE
624
ECF
2022-06-15
2,022
2025-06-14
2,025
N/A
N/A
N/A
2023-01-09
P1
R1
BLANK
SB
25
6. Financial sector
Develop a common framework for the resolution of crisis related NPLs.
2
12/31/2022
SB
Strengthen financial stability
1
2
2022-12-31
R0
N/A
SB_25.00_2
N/A
832
CAPE VERDE
624
ECF
2022-06-15
2,022
2025-06-14
2,025
N/A
N/A
N/A
2023-01-09
P1
R1
BLANK
SB
25.1
6.1. Financial sector legal reforms, regulation, and supervision
Submit draft amendments to the BCV Law, in line with IMF recommendations, to the Ministry of Finance with a view to (i) establishing an independent oversight process that is separate from executive management, (ii) strengthening the BCV’s personal and financial autonomy, and (iii) enhancing transparency and accountability mechanisms.
1
12/31/2022
SB
Strengthen BCV institutional framework
1
1
2022-12-31
R0
N/A
SB_25.10_1
N/A
832
CAPE VERDE
624
ECF
2022-06-15
2,022
2025-06-14
2,025
N/A
N/A
N/A
2023-01-09
P1
R1
BLANK
SB
25.1
6.1. Financial sector legal reforms, regulation, and supervision
Increase the frequency of stress testing to twice per year (June 2023 and December 2023) to ensure the effectiveness of supervisory process and revamp the stress testing methodology to include detailed banking data and cyber security risk assessment.
2
12/31/2023
SB
Strengthen financial stability
1
2
2023-12-31
R1
N/A
SB_25.10_2
N/A
832
CAPE VERDE
624
ECF
2022-06-15
2,022
2025-06-14
2,025
N/A
N/A
N/A
2023-06-22
P1
R2
L
SB
20.1
1.1. Revenue measures, excluding trade policy
Invoice electronically at least 50 percent of tax payers for VAT
1
12/31/2022
M
Improve revenue collection
2
1
2022-12-31
R0
R2
SB_20.10_1
N/A
832
CAPE VERDE
624
ECF
2022-06-15
2,022
2025-06-14
2,025
N/A
N/A
N/A
2023-06-22
P1
R2
L
SB
20.7
1.7. Fiscal transparency (publication, parliamentary oversight)
Compile and publish historical series of government financial statistics for general government.
1
03/30/2023
M
Improve fiscal transparency
2
1
2023-03-30
R0
R2
SB_20.70_1
N/A
832
CAPE VERDE
624
ECF
2022-06-15
2,022
2025-06-14
2,025
N/A
N/A
N/A
2023-06-22
P1
R2
L
SB
20.7
1.7. Fiscal transparency (publication, parliamentary oversight)
Publish annual budget execution reports for the general government.
2
09/30/2023
SB
Improve fiscal transparency
2
2
2023-09-30
R0
N/A
SB_20.70_2
N/A
832
CAPE VERDE
624
ECF
2022-06-15
2,022
2025-06-14
2,025
N/A
N/A
N/A
2023-06-22
P1
R2
L
SB
20.8
1.8. Budget preparation (e.g., submission or approval)
Submit to parliament the budget for 2023 that is in line with commitments under the program.
1
12/31/2022
M
Support fiscal and debt sustainability
2
1
2022-12-31
R0
R2
SB_20.80_1
N/A
832
CAPE VERDE
624
ECF
2022-06-15
2,022
2025-06-14
2,025
N/A
N/A
N/A
2023-06-22
P1
R2
L
SB
21.1
2.1. Central bank operations and reforms
Preannounce a schedule for TIM and TRM auctions.
1
06/30/2022
M
Support the development of the money market
2
1
2022-06-30
R0
R1
SB_21.10_1
N/A
832
CAPE VERDE
624
ECF
2022-06-15
2,022
2025-06-14
2,025
N/A
N/A
N/A
2023-06-22
P1
R2
L
SB
21.1
2.1. Central bank operations and reforms
Introduce a composite indicators of economic activity.
2
06/30/2023
SB
Support monetary policy analysis
2
2
2023-06-30
R0
N/A
SB_21.10_2
N/A
832
CAPE VERDE
624
ECF
2022-06-15
2,022
2025-06-14
2,025
N/A
N/A
N/A
2023-06-22
P1
R2
L
SB
24
5. Public enterprise reform and pricing (non financial sector)
Conduct quarterly analysis of fiscal risk assessment using the IMF SOEs health check tool.
1
09/30/2022
M
Improve fiscal reporting and educe fiscal risks
2
1
2022-09-30
R0
R1
SB_24.00_1
N/A
832
CAPE VERDE
624
ECF
2022-06-15
2,022
2025-06-14
2,025
N/A
N/A
N/A
2023-06-22
P1
R2
L
SB
24
5. Public enterprise reform and pricing (non financial sector)
Conduct quarterly analysis of fiscal risk assessment using the IMF SOEs health check tool.
1
12/31/2022
SB
N/A
2
1
2022-12-31
R1
N/A
SB_24.00_1
N/A
832
CAPE VERDE
624
ECF
2022-06-15
2,022
2025-06-14
2,025
N/A
N/A
N/A
2023-06-22
P1
R2
L
SB
24
5. Public enterprise reform and pricing (non financial sector)
Introduce a quarterly monitoring report on SOEs budget execution.
2
09/30/2022
M
Improve fiscal reporting and educe fiscal risks
2
2
2022-09-30
R0
R1
SB_24.00_2
N/A
832
CAPE VERDE
624
ECF
2022-06-15
2,022
2025-06-14
2,025
N/A
N/A
N/A
2023-06-22
P1
R2
L
SB
24
5. Public enterprise reform and pricing (non financial sector)
Introduce a quarterly monitoring report on SOEs budget execution.
2
12/31/2022
SB
N/A
2
2
2022-12-31
R1
N/A
SB_24.00_2
N/A
832
CAPE VERDE
624
ECF
2022-06-15
2,022
2025-06-14
2,025
N/A
N/A
N/A
2023-06-22
P1
R2
L
SB
24
5. Public enterprise reform and pricing (non financial sector)
Improve the annual SOEs report to include comparison of execution to initial budget projection, evaluation of performance against medium term plan, data on government relations (transfers and liabilities).
3
07/31/2023
SB
Improve fiscal reporting and educe fiscal risks
2
3
2023-07-31
R0
N/A
SB_24.00_3
N/A
832
CAPE VERDE
624
ECF
2022-06-15
2,022
2025-06-14
2,025
N/A
N/A
N/A
2023-06-22
P1
R2
L
SB
24
5. Public enterprise reform and pricing (non financial sector)
Construct a compliance risk management system to allow for the optimization of tax revenue collection by end-december 2023
4
12/31/2023
SB
Support fiscal and debt sustainability
2
4
2023-12-31
R1
N/A
SB_24.00_4
N/A
832
CAPE VERDE
624
ECF
2022-06-15
2,022
2025-06-14
2,025
N/A
N/A
N/A
2023-06-22
P1
R2
L
SB
24
5. Public enterprise reform and pricing (non financial sector)
Submit to parliament the budget for 2024 that is in line with the primary balance commitment under the program.
5
12/31/2023
SB
Support fiscal and debt sustainability
2
5
2023-12-31
R1
N/A
SB_24.00_5
N/A
832
CAPE VERDE
624
ECF
2022-06-15
2,022
2025-06-14
2,025
N/A
N/A
N/A
2023-06-22
P1
R2
L
SB
24
5. Public enterprise reform and pricing (non financial sector)
Develop and publish an action plan to reduce tax expenditures, including published estimates of all annual tax expenditures in the budget to improve transparency, and undertake phased implementation of the ECOWAS tariff, to increase revenue by 1 percent of GDP
6
09/30/2024
SB
Support fiscal and debt sustainability
2
6
2024-09-30
R2
N/A
SB_24.00_6
N/A
832
CAPE VERDE
624
ECF
2022-06-15
2,022
2025-06-14
2,025
N/A
N/A
N/A
2023-06-22
P1
R2
L
SB
24
5. Public enterprise reform and pricing (non financial sector)
Implement the action plan to reduce expenditures during in the 2025 budget
7
12/31/2024
SB
Support fiscal and debt sustainability
2
7
2024-12-31
R2
N/A
SB_24.00_7
N/A
832
CAPE VERDE
624
ECF
2022-06-15
2,022
2025-06-14
2,025
N/A
N/A
N/A
2023-06-22
P1
R2
L
SB
24
5. Public enterprise reform and pricing (non financial sector)
Based on the July 2023 structural benchmark, publish in the annual report on public companies the targets agreed between the Ministry of Finance and Business Development and the six largest public companies , on improving financial performance and reducing the need for central government support.
8
06/30/2024
SB
Improve fiscal reporting and educe fiscal risks
2
8
2024-06-30
R2
N/A
SB_24.00_8
N/A
832
CAPE VERDE
624
ECF
2022-06-15
2,022
2025-06-14
2,025
N/A
N/A
N/A
2023-06-22
P1
R2
L
SB
25
6. Financial sector
Carry out a comprenhensive study of loan losses and provisions at the expiration of the credit moratorium.
1
12/31/2022
M
Strengthen financial stability
2
1
2022-12-31
R0
R2
SB_25.00_1
N/A
832
CAPE VERDE
624
ECF
2022-06-15
2,022
2025-06-14
2,025
N/A
N/A
N/A
2023-06-22
P1
R2
L
SB
25
6. Financial sector
Develop a common framework for the resolution of crisis related NPLs.
2
12/31/2022
M
Strengthen financial stability
2
2
2022-12-31
R0
R2
SB_25.00_2
N/A
832
CAPE VERDE
624
ECF
2022-06-15
2,022
2025-06-14
2,025
N/A
N/A
N/A
2023-06-22
P1
R2
L
SB
25.1
6.1. Financial sector legal reforms, regulation, and supervision
Submit draft amendments to the BCV Law, in line with IMF recommendations, to the Ministry of Finance with a view to (i) establishing an independent oversight process that is separate from executive management, (ii) strengthening the BCV’s personal and financial autonomy, and (iii) enhancing transparency and accountability mechanisms.
1
12/31/2022
M
Strengthen BCV institutional framework
2
1
2022-12-31
R0
R2
SB_25.10_1
N/A
832
CAPE VERDE
624
ECF
2022-06-15
2,022
2025-06-14
2,025
N/A
N/A
N/A
2023-06-22
P1
R2
L
SB
25.1
6.1. Financial sector legal reforms, regulation, and supervision
Increase the frequency of stress testing to twice per year (June 2023 and December 2023) to ensure the effectiveness of supervisory process and revamp the stress testing methodology to include detailed banking data and cyber security risk assessment.
2
12/31/2023
SB
Strengthen financial stability
2
2
2023-12-31
R1
N/A
SB_25.10_2
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2006-12-22
P1
R0
E
PA
20.6
1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls
The issuance of an international competitive tender to undertake an external audit for the validation of domestic payments arrears, which accrued during the period 1998-2004.
1
Program Prior Action
M
N/A
0
1
2023-09-23
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2006-12-22
P1
R0
E
SB
25
6. Financial sector
The government will refrain from providing resources to recapitalize the troubled commercial bank.
1
Continuous
SB
N/A
0
1
2023-09-23
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2006-12-22
P1
R0
E
SB
25.1
6.1. Financial sector legal reforms, regulation, and supervision
Reform commercial laws and civil procedures relating to debt collection and bankruptcy in line with the recommendations in the regional Financial Stability Assessment Program completed in June 2006.
1
12/31/2007
SB
N/A
0
1
2007-12-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2006-12-22
P1
R0
E
SPC
20.2
1.2. Revenue administration, including customs
Complete the external audit of the operations of the one-stop customs window in Douala (Guichet Unique).
1
02/28/2007
PC
N/A
0
1
2007-02-28
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2006-12-22
P1
R0
E
SPC
20.2
1.2. Revenue administration, including customs
Restructure (in consultation with Fund staff) the customs administration activities under a single entity, which will report to the Minister of Finance.
2
03/31/2007
PC
N/A
0
2
2007-03-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2006-12-22
P1
R0
E
SPC
20.2
1.2. Revenue administration, including customs
Reduce the stock tax arrears by at least CFAF 1 billion, net of uncollectible tax arrears.
3
12/31/2007
PC
N/A
0
3
2007-12-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2006-12-22
P1
R0
E
SPC
20.3
1.3. Expenditure measures, including arrears clearance
Complete the external audit for the validation of the domestic payments arrears, which accrued during the period 1998-2004.
1
06/30/2007
PC
N/A
0
1
2007-06-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2006-12-22
P1
R0
E
SPC
20.3
1.3. Expenditure measures, including arrears clearance
Eliminate the stock of treasury checks issued in 2005-06 and eliminate the issuance of non-cash backed treasury checks. The government will publicly announce that such treasury checks will no longer be valid after end-September 2007.
2
06/30/2007
PC
N/A
0
2
2007-06-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2006-12-22
P1
R0
E
SPC
20.7
1.7. Fiscal transparency (publication, parliamentary oversight)
Implement a formal procedure to audit and report on a quarterly basis all sources of revenue (tax and non-tax, including those for fees, licenses, and permits in the natural resource sector) accruing to the State. The audits should be carried out by the Inspector General of Finance who will be given access to all relevant information to conduct the audits, and submitted to the Court of Accounts for verification and publication, no later than 2 months after the end of each quarter. The first of such audits should be published by May 2007.
1
03/31/2007
PC
N/A
0
1
2007-03-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2006-12-22
P1
R0
E
SPC
20.7
1.7. Fiscal transparency (publication, parliamentary oversight)
Begin an external audit of all the sources of government revenue (collected through ministries and agencies) during the period July-2005 to end-December 2006, to help ensure that all revenue has been dutifully reported to the state treasury, and to help clarify where reporting can be strengthened.
2
09/30/2007
PC
N/A
0
2
2007-09-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2006-12-22
P1
R0
E
SPC
30.1
11.1. Private sector legal and regulatory environment reform (non financial sector)
Implement a new petroleum product pricing formula with parameters set to ensure full recovery of all costs, distribution margins, and taxes, and that avoids the need for further budget subsidies.
1
12/31/2007
PC
N/A
0
1
2007-12-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2007-09-28
P1
R1
BLANK
PA
20.6
1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls
The issuance of an international competitive tender to undertake an external audit for the validation of domestic payments arrears, which accrued during the period 1998-2004.
1
Program Prior Action
M
N/A
1
1
2023-09-23
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2007-09-28
P1
R1
BLANK
SB
25
6. Financial sector
The government will refrain from providing resources to recapitalize the troubled commercial bank.
1
06/30/2007
M
Met for P1R1.
1
1
2007-06-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2007-09-28
P1
R1
BLANK
SB
25
6. Financial sector
The government will refrain from providing resources to recapitalize the troubled commercial bank.
1
Continuous
SB
At P1R1, as the recapitalization of the troubled bank was completed by a foreign investor, this benchmark was no longer relevant, and removed from the program.
1
1
2023-09-23
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2007-09-28
P1
R1
BLANK
SB
25.1
6.1. Financial sector legal reforms, regulation, and supervision
Reform commercial laws and civil procedures relating to debt collection and bankruptcy in line with the recommendations in the regional Financial Stability Assessment Program completed in June 2006.
1
12/31/2007
SB
N/A
1
1
2007-12-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2007-09-28
P1
R1
BLANK
SPC
20.2
1.2. Revenue administration, including customs
Reduce the stock tax arrears by at least CFAF 1 billion, net of uncollectible tax arrears.
1
12/31/2007
PC
N/A
1
1
2007-12-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2007-09-28
P1
R1
BLANK
SPC
20.2
1.2. Revenue administration, including customs
Complete the external audit of the operations of the one-stop customs window in Douala (Guichet Unique).
2
02/28/2007
W
At P1R1, implemented with a slight delay caused by donor coordination problems, which led the government to finance the audit itself to avoid another slippage.
1
2
2007-02-28
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2007-09-28
P1
R1
BLANK
SPC
20.2
1.2. Revenue administration, including customs
Restructure (in consultation with Fund staff) the customs administration activities under a single entity, which will report to the Minister of Finance.
3
03/31/2007
M
N/A
1
3
2007-03-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2007-09-28
P1
R1
BLANK
SPC
20.3
1.3. Expenditure measures, including arrears clearance
Eliminate the stock of treasury checks issued in 2005-06 and eliminate the issuance of non-cash backed treasury checks. The government will publicly announce that such treasury checks will no longer be valid after end-September 2007.
1
06/30/2007
M
N/A
1
1
2007-06-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2007-09-28
P1
R1
BLANK
SPC
20.3
1.3. Expenditure measures, including arrears clearance
Complete the external audit for the validation of the domestic payments arrears, which accrued during the period 1998-2004.
2
06/30/2007
W
At P1R1, met with a slight delay due to limited understanding of some donor procurement procedures.
1
2
2007-06-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2007-09-28
P1
R1
BLANK
SPC
20.7
1.7. Fiscal transparency (publication, parliamentary oversight)
Implement a formal procedure to audit and report on a quarterly basis all sources of revenue (tax and non-tax, including those for fees, licenses, and permits in the natural resource sector) accruing to the State. The audits should be carried out by the Inspector General of Finance who will be given access to all relevant information to conduct the audits, and submitted to the Court of Accounts for verification and publication, no later than 2 months after the end of each quarter. The first of such audits should be published by May 2007.
1
03/31/2007
M
N/A
1
1
2007-03-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2007-09-28
P1
R1
BLANK
SPC
20.7
1.7. Fiscal transparency (publication, parliamentary oversight)
Begin an external audit of all the sources of government revenue (collected through ministries and agencies) during the period July-2005 to end-December 2006, to help ensure that all revenue has been dutifully reported to the state treasury, and to help clarify where reporting can be strengthened.
2
09/30/2007
PC
N/A
1
2
2007-09-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2007-09-28
P1
R1
BLANK
SPC
30.1
11.1. Private sector legal and regulatory environment reform (non financial sector)
Implement a new petroleum product pricing formula with parameters set to ensure full recovery of all costs, distribution margins, and taxes, and that avoids the need for further budget subsidies.
1
12/31/2007
PC
N/A
1
1
2007-12-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2008-06-18
P1
R2
BLANK
PA
20.2
1.2. Revenue administration, including customs
Revoke contract with Unitec Benin and staff the "Guichet Unique" in Douala with customs personnel.
1
Second Review Prior action
M
P1R2 macroeconomic rationale: Enhance revenue generation potential by removing ineffective and expensive operator.
2
1
2023-09-23
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2008-06-18
P1
R2
BLANK
PA
20.4
1.4. Combined expenditure and revenue measures
Implement an automatic petroleum product pricing formula that ensures full pass-through to the consumer of all costs, distribution margins, VAT at the regular rate for gasoline and diesel, and a specific excise by product. The formula includes a timetable for petroleum taxation.
1
Second Review Prior action
M
At P1R2, this former spc was waived, upgraded to a pa, and implemented June 1, 2008. Macroeconomic rationale: Protect the budget from risks of fluctuating petroleum prices; creating room for well-targeted measures to mitigate the social impact of petroleum price changes.
2
1
2023-09-23
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2008-06-18
P1
R2
BLANK
PA
20.6
1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls
The issuance of an international competitive tender to undertake an external audit for the validation of domestic payments arrears, which accrued during the period 1998-2004.
1
Program Prior Action
M
N/A
2
1
2023-09-23
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2008-06-18
P1
R2
BLANK
SB
20.2
1.2. Revenue administration, including customs
Use turnover as the sole criterion for taxpayer classification with a turnover of CFAF 50 million as the minimum threshold for large taxpayers, VAT registration, and the standard tax system.
1
12/31/2008
SB
P1R2 macroeconomic rationale: Enhance revenue generation potential by focusing on large taxpayers and streamline the structure of VAT, the largest revenue source.
2
1
2008-12-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2008-06-18
P1
R2
BLANK
SB
20.2
1.2. Revenue administration, including customs
Increase the number of audits in 2008 to cover (i) at least 30 percent of large and medium-sized taxpayers per year; (ii) all stop-filers; and (iii) all filers with VAT credit claims or zero balance returns.
2
12/31/2008
SB
P1R2 macroeconomic rationale: Enhance revenue generation potential by reducing scope for tax evasion.
2
2
2008-12-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2008-06-18
P1
R2
BLANK
SB
20.5
1.5. Debt Management
Fully computerize the debt management unit and enable it to provide debt service projections for various scenarios.
1
12/31/2008
SB
P1R2 macroeconomic rationale: Increase reliability of debt forecasts and develop ability to take early corrective actions to maintain medium-term debt sustainability.
2
1
2008-12-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2008-06-18
P1
R2
BLANK
SB
20.6
1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls
Set up a liquidity committee including BEAC members to review monthly, weekly, and daily cash flow and expenditure commitment forecasts and assess liquidity needs.
1
06/30/2008
SB
P1R2 macroeconomic rationale: Reduce financing costs for the government and align government commitments with available resources to avoid arrears.
2
1
2008-06-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2008-06-18
P1
R2
BLANK
SB
20.6
1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls
Implement a treasury single account
2
12/31/2008
SB
P1R2 macroeconomic rationale: Reduce financing costs for the government and increase transparency of government operations.
2
2
2008-12-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2008-06-18
P1
R2
BLANK
SB
25
6. Financial sector
The government will refrain from providing resources to recapitalize the troubled commercial bank.
1
06/30/2007
M
Met for P1R1.
2
1
2007-06-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2008-06-18
P1
R2
BLANK
SB
25
6. Financial sector
The government will refrain from providing resources to recapitalize the troubled commercial bank.
1
Continuous
CAN
At P1R1, as the recapitalization of the troubled bank was completed by a foreign investor, this benchmark was no longer relevant, and removed from the program. Although this sb appears in EBS/08/63, for the second review, desk reported that "it was a mistake, and the benchmark should have been removed from the 2nd review paper."
2
1
2023-09-23
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2008-06-18
P1
R2
BLANK
SB
25.1
6.1. Financial sector legal reforms, regulation, and supervision
Reform commercial laws and civil procedures relating to debt collection and bankruptcy in line with the recommendations in the regional Financial Stability Assessment Program completed in June 2006.
1
12/31/2007
NM
At P1R2, not met, as was delayed by capacity limitations. Will be implemented as part of the authorities' agenda to apply the OHADA law.
2
1
2007-12-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2008-06-18
P1
R2
BLANK
SB
30.1
11.1. Private sector legal and regulatory environment reform (non financial sector)
Increase tariffs for water by 5 percent and for electricity by 5 percent for the upper tranches of consumption
1
06/30/2008
SB
P1R2 macroeconomic rationale: Reduce quasi-fiscal losses of state-owned enterprises that are critical for CAR's growth, and protect the budget.
2
1
2008-06-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2008-06-18
P1
R2
BLANK
SPC
20.2
1.2. Revenue administration, including customs
Reduce the stock tax arrears by at least CFAF 1 billion, net of uncollectible tax arrears.
1
12/31/2007
W
At P1R2, reduction of tax arrears was not met. Several state-owned enterprises (SOEs) ran large quasi-fiscal deficits, as a result of which the SOEs were unable to pay taxes.
2
1
2007-12-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2008-06-18
P1
R2
BLANK
SPC
20.2
1.2. Revenue administration, including customs
Complete the external audit of the operations of the one-stop customs window in Douala (Guichet Unique).
2
02/28/2007
W
At P1R1, implemented with a slight delay caused by donor coordination problems, which led the government to finance the audit itself to avoid another slippage.
2
2
2007-02-28
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2008-06-18
P1
R2
BLANK
SPC
20.2
1.2. Revenue administration, including customs
Restructure (in consultation with Fund staff) the customs administration activities under a single entity, which will report to the Minister of Finance.
3
03/31/2007
M
N/A
2
3
2007-03-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2008-06-18
P1
R2
BLANK
SPC
20.3
1.3. Expenditure measures, including arrears clearance
Set up and publish a plan to repay domestic arrears
1
09/30/2008
PC
P1R2 macroeconomic rationale: Re-establish credibility of the government with respect to the public; reduce debt overhang.
2
1
2008-09-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2008-06-18
P1
R2
BLANK
SPC
20.3
1.3. Expenditure measures, including arrears clearance
Eliminate the stock of treasury checks issued in 2005-06 and eliminate the issuance of non-cash backed treasury checks. The government will publicly announce that such treasury checks will no longer be valid after end-September 2007.
2
06/30/2007
M
N/A
2
2
2007-06-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2008-06-18
P1
R2
BLANK
SPC
20.3
1.3. Expenditure measures, including arrears clearance
Complete the external audit for the validation of the domestic payments arrears, which accrued during the period 1998-2004.
3
06/30/2007
W
At P1R1, met with a slight delay due to limited understanding of some donor procurement procedures.
2
3
2007-06-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2008-06-18
P1
R2
BLANK
SPC
20.7
1.7. Fiscal transparency (publication, parliamentary oversight)
Implement a formal procedure to audit and report on a quarterly basis all sources of revenue (tax and non-tax, including those for fees, licenses, and permits in the natural resource sector) accruing to the State. The audits should be carried out by the Inspector General of Finance who will be given access to all relevant information to conduct the audits, and submitted to the Court of Accounts for verification and publication, no later than 2 months after the end of each quarter. The first of such audits should be published by May 2007.
1
03/31/2007
M
N/A
2
1
2007-03-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2008-06-18
P1
R2
BLANK
SPC
20.7
1.7. Fiscal transparency (publication, parliamentary oversight)
Begin an external audit of all the sources of government revenue (collected through ministries and agencies) during the period July-2005 to end-December 2006, to help ensure that all revenue has been dutifully reported to the state treasury, and to help clarify where reporting can be strengthened.
2
09/30/2007
M
N/A
2
2
2007-09-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2008-06-18
P1
R2
BLANK
SPC
30.1
11.1. Private sector legal and regulatory environment reform (non financial sector)
Continue applying automatic quarterly petroleum product pricing formula.
1
12/31/2007
WMOD-PA
At P1R2, price adjustment formula to ensure recovery of all costs and taxes was delayed while the authorities considered measures to mitigate the social impact. Upgraded to a pa for the second review, and implemented June 1, 2008. At P1R2, descriptor changed from "Implement a new petroleum product pricing formula with parameters set to ensure full recovery of all costs, distribution margins, and taxes, and that avoids the need for further budget subsidies" to current spc, and retaining "continuous" test date.
2
1
2007-12-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2008-06-18
P1
R2
BLANK
SPC
30.1
11.1. Private sector legal and regulatory environment reform (non financial sector)
Continue applying automatic quarterly petroleum product pricing formula.
1
Continuous
PC
P1R2 macroeconomic rationale: Protect the budget from risks of fluctuating petroleum prices; creating room for well-targeted measures to mitigate the social impact of petroleum price changes.
2
1
2023-09-23
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2008-12-22
P1
R3
BLANK
PA
20.2
1.2. Revenue administration, including customs
Revoke contract with Unitec Benin and staff the "Guichet Unique" in Douala with customs personnel.
1
Second Review Prior action
M
P1R2 macroeconomic rationale:  Enhance revenue generation potential by removing ineffective and expensive operator.
3
1
2023-09-23
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2008-12-22
P1
R3
BLANK
PA
20.4
1.4. Combined expenditure and revenue measures
Implement an automatic petroleum product pricing formula that ensures full pass-through to the consumer of all costs, distribution margins, VAT at the regular rate for gasoline and diesel, and a specific excise by product.  The formula includes a timetable for petroleum taxation.
1
Second Review Prior action
M
At P1R2, this former spc was waived, upgraded to a pa, and implemented June 1, 2008.  Macroeconomic rationale:  Protect the budget from risks of fluctuating petroleum prices; creating room for well-targeted measures to mitigate the social impact of petroleum price changes.
3
1
2023-09-23
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2008-12-22
P1
R3
BLANK
PA
20.6
1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls
The issuance of an international competitive tender to undertake an external audit for the validation of domestic payments arrears, which accrued during the period 1998-2004.
1
Program Prior Action
M
N/A
3
1
2023-09-23
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2008-12-22
P1
R3
BLANK
PA
20.8
1.8. Budget preparation (e.g., submission or approval)
Submit to parliament a draft budget for 2009 in line with the program's macroeconomic parameters. Budget to include previously extrabudgetary revenues, full provision of government consumption of utility services, reversal of VAT reductions for cement and galvanized sheets, full deductibility of VAT payments; and elimination of VAT withholding.
1
Third Review Prior action
M
R3 macroeconomic rationale:  maintain macroeconomic stability and improve transparency and usefulness of the budget as a tool for macroeconomic management.
3
1
2023-09-23
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2008-12-22
P1
R3
BLANK
SB
20.2
1.2. Revenue administration, including customs
Use turnover as the sole criterion for taxpayer classification with a turnover of CFAF 30 million as the minimum threshold for large taxpayers, VAT registration, and the standard tax system.
1
12/31/2008
SB
P1R2 macroeconomic rationale:  Enhance revenue generation potential by focusing on large taxpayers and streamline the structure of VAT, the largest revenue source.  At R3, upon advice by a recent AFRITAC TA mission, the turnover threshold was changed to CFAF 30 million (from 50 million) to ensure a sufficiently large number of taxpayers for the LTO.
3
1
2008-12-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2008-12-22
P1
R3
BLANK
SB
20.2
1.2. Revenue administration, including customs
Increase the number of audits in 2008 to cover (i) at least 30 percent of large and medium-sized taxpayers per year; (ii) all stop-filers; and (iii) all filers with VAT credit claims or zero balance returns.
2
12/31/2008
SB
P1R2 macroeconomic rationale:  Enhance revenue generation potential by reducing scope for tax evasion.
3
2
2008-12-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2008-12-22
P1
R3
BLANK
SB
20.2
1.2. Revenue administration, including customs
Interconnect the tax administration's SYSTEMIF and customs administration's ASYCUDA++ computer systems.
3
06/30/2009
SB
R3 macroeconomic rationale:  Enhance revenue generation potential by reducing the scope for tax evasion.
3
3
2009-06-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2008-12-22
P1
R3
BLANK
SB
20.5
1.5. Debt Management
Revise the 1988 law and decree on government guarantees, to strengthen the authorities' legal framework for issuing government guarantees by requiring that the recipient pays a fee for any guarantee. Clarify that all domestic and external guarantees need to be signed by the Minister of Finance and recorded in the debt statistics.
1
06/30/2009
SB
R3 macroeconomic rationale:  Limit contingent liabilities for the budget and provide better incentives for public or private enterprises.
3
1
2009-06-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2008-12-22
P1
R3
BLANK
SB
20.5
1.5. Debt Management
Fully computerize the debt management unit and enable it to provide debt service projections for various scenarios.
3
12/31/2008
SB
P1R2 macroeconomic rationale:  Increase reliability of debt forecasts and develop ability to take early corrective actions to maintain medium-term debt sustainability.
3
3
2008-12-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2008-12-22
P1
R3
BLANK
SB
20.6
1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls
Implement a treasury single account
1
12/31/2008
MOD-DATE
P1R2 macroeconomic rationale:  Reduce financing costs for the government and increase transparency of government operations.  At R3, rescheduled to end-June 2009 due to additional time needed for preparation.
3
1
2008-12-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2008-12-22
P1
R3
BLANK
SB
20.6
1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls
Implement a treasury single account
1
06/30/2009
SB
N/A
3
1
2009-06-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2008-12-22
P1
R3
BLANK
SB
20.6
1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls
Set up a liquidity committee including BEAC members to review monthly, weekly, and daily cash flow and expenditure commitment forecasts and assess liquidity needs.
2
06/30/2008
MD
P1R2 macroeconomic rationale:  Reduce financing costs for the government and align government commitments with available resources to avoid arrears.
3
2
2008-06-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2008-12-22
P1
R3
BLANK
SB
25.1
6.1. Financial sector legal reforms, regulation, and supervision
Revise conventions with commercial banks to ensure that they no longer have control over government money. Thus, all government receipts will be deposited in teh main treasury account at the central bank (BEAC).
2
06/30/2009
SB
R3 macroeconomic rationale:  Re-establish government control over its finaces and increase the transparency of government operations.
3
2
2009-06-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2008-12-22
P1
R3
BLANK
SB
25.2
6.2. Restructuring and privatization of financial institutions
The government will refrain from providing resources to recapitalize the troubled commercial bank.
1
06/30/2007
M
Met for P1R1.
3
1
2007-06-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2008-12-22
P1
R3
BLANK
SB
25.2
6.2. Restructuring and privatization of financial institutions
The government will refrain from providing resources to recapitalize the troubled commercial bank.
1
Continuous
CAN
At P1R1, as the recapitalization of the troubled bank was completed by a foreign investor, this benchmark was no longer relevant, and removed from the program.  Although this sb appears in EBS/08/63, for the second review, desk reported that "it was a mistake, and the benchmark should have been removed from the 2nd review paper."
3
1
2023-09-23
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2008-12-22
P1
R3
BLANK
SB
30.1
11.1. Private sector legal and regulatory environment reform (non financial sector)
Increase tariffs for water by 5 percent and for electricity by 5 percent for the upper tranches of consumption
1
06/30/2008
NM
P1R2 macroeconomic rationale:  Reduce quasi-fiscal losses of state-owned enterprises that are critical for CAR's growth, and protect the budget.
3
1
2008-06-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2008-12-22
P1
R3
BLANK
SB
30.1
11.1. Private sector legal and regulatory environment reform (non financial sector)
Reform commercial laws and civil procedures relating to debt collection and bankruptcy in line with the recommendations in the regional Financial Stability Assessment Program completed in June 2006.
2
12/31/2007
NM
At P1R2, not met, as was delayed by capacity limitations.  Will be implemented as part of the authorities' agenda to apply the OHADA law.
3
2
2007-12-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2008-12-22
P1
R3
BLANK
SPC
20.2
1.2. Revenue administration, including customs
Reduce the stock tax arrears by at least CFAF 1 billion, net of uncollectible tax arrears.
2
12/31/2007
W
At P1R2, reduction of tax arrears was not met.  Several state-owned enterprises (SOEs) ran large quasi-fiscal deficits, as a result of which the SOEs were unable to pay taxes.
3
2
2007-12-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2008-12-22
P1
R3
BLANK
SPC
20.2
1.2. Revenue administration, including customs
Complete the external audit of the operations of the one-stop customs window in Douala (Guichet Unique).
3
02/28/2007
W
At P1R1, implemented with a slight delay caused by donor coordination problems, which led the government to finance the audit itself to avoid another slippage.
3
3
2007-02-28
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2008-12-22
P1
R3
BLANK
SPC
20.2
1.2. Revenue administration, including customs
Restructure (in consultation with Fund staff) the customs administration activities under a single entity, which will report to the Minister of Finance.
4
03/31/2007
M
N/A
3
4
2007-03-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2008-12-22
P1
R3
BLANK
SPC
20.3
1.3. Expenditure measures, including arrears clearance
Set up and publish a plan to repay domestic arrears
1
09/30/2008
W
P1R2 macroeconomic rationale:  Re-establish credibility of the government with respect to the public; reduce debt overhang.  At R3, waiver granted, implemented with delay in December 2008.
3
1
2008-09-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2008-12-22
P1
R3
BLANK
SPC
20.3
1.3. Expenditure measures, including arrears clearance
Eliminate the stock of treasury checks issued in 2005-06 and eliminate the issuance of non-cash backed treasury checks. The government will publicly announce that such treasury checks will no longer be valid after end-September 2007.
2
06/30/2007
M
N/A
3
2
2007-06-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2008-12-22
P1
R3
BLANK
SPC
20.3
1.3. Expenditure measures, including arrears clearance
Complete the external audit for the validation of the domestic payments arrears, which accrued during the period 1998-2004.
3
06/30/2007
W
At P1R1, met with a slight delay due to limited understanding of some donor procurement procedures.
3
3
2007-06-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
575
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
626
PRGF
2006-12-22
2,006
2009-12-21
2,009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2008-12-22
P1
R3
BLANK
SPC
20.7
1.7. Fiscal transparency (publication, parliamentary oversight)
Implement a formal procedure to audit and report on a quarterly basis all sources of revenue (tax and non-tax, including those for fees, licenses, and permits in the natural resource sector) accruing to the State. The audits should be carried out by the Inspector General of Finance who will be given access to all relevant information to conduct the audits, and submitted to the Court of Accounts for verification and publication, no later than 2 months after the end of each quarter. The first of such audits should be published by May 2007.
1
03/31/2007
M
N/A
3
1
2007-03-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A