FACTORS AFFECTING BUDGETARY ALLOCATION PROCESS IN PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS IN NEPAL; CASE OF THE NATIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION

Dr. Reshma Mahato

Abstract


The public administration environment is becoming increasingly complex and there is also an increasing need to align society needs with the limited available resources. This requires that funds that are made available be used for the purpose which they were provided for. In Nepal fiscal policy in macroeconomic management has continued to be a complex area and is often characterized by increasing inflation and interest rates, budget deficits, low economic growth rates and a rising debt burden. This study sought to establish factors affecting budgetary allocation process in public institutions in Nepal. A case study research design was used for the current study. The target population was 309 employees of Nepal Government. Stratified random sampling will be used in selection of sample size. This study sampled 156 employees. The study collected both primary and secondary data. Primary data was gathered using semi-structured questionnaires. Descriptive analysis was used, which included the use of weighted means, standard deviation, relative frequencies and percentages. Tables and other graphical presentations were appropriately used to present the data that was collected for ease of understanding and analysis. The study revealed that citizen participation positively affect budgetary allocation process to a great extent and that regular citizen monitoring helps to identify changing patterns or circumstances that need corrective action. The study noted that active citizen participation in the budgetary allocation process helps in effective allocation of the county resources. The study also revealed that political interference affects budgetary allocation process to a great extent and that members of the County Assembly (MCAs) have a great control over the budgetary process at the county level.

Keywords: Citizen Participation, Political Interference, Legal Framework, Budget Review and Budgetary Allocation Process


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