To generate a body of knowledge on municipal finance in small and medium towns in India and to influence the recommendations of State Finance Commissions.
Objectives:
To generate a body of knowledge on municipal finance in small and medium towns in India and to influence the recommendations of State Finance Commissions.
Geographical Spread:
Initiated in 8 states namely, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan covering 35 municipalities.
Key areas/components:
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Analysis of municipal budget data for the last 5 years and preparation of report
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Sharing of study findings with State Finance Commissions and State Urban Development Department in various states
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Discussion on study findings and recommendations with municipal officials and elected councillors citizens
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Sharing of study results in popular format with the citizens
Key outputs:
The study analysed municipal revenue generation, the role of state transfers, expenditure priorities and overall fiscal balance of the towns covered in the study. It also looks into the state of accounting reforms in the cities, the extent of citizen's awareness and participation in the financial processes of the municipality.
Year/Period:
2006 - '08
Client:
CORDAID, The Netherlands
