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Accrual-Based Budgeting and Accounting in the Public Sector: The Dutch Experience

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Traditionally, governments used to deploy input-based budgeting systems and cash-based accounting systems. However, these systems do not provide the information that is necessary for a government to operate efficiently and effectively. Therefore, a growing number of countries have already shifted or are planning to shift from cash-based tot some form of accrual accounting in the public sector. Usually, the implementation of some accrual-based system is linked to wider financial management reforms including performance management requiring information on cost. This paper focuses on the Dutch experience with the shift from cash-based accounting and budgeting systems to an accrual-based system.

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  • van der Hoek, M. Peter, 2005. "Accrual-Based Budgeting and Accounting in the Public Sector: The Dutch Experience," MPRA Paper 5906, University Library of Munich, Germany.
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    Keywords

    Accrual-Based Budgeting; Public Sector Accounting; Netherlands;
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    JEL classification:

    • H6 - Public Economics - - National Budget, Deficit, and Debt

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