Public Sector Financial Management

Dabbicco, Giovanna; Bisogno, Marco; Caruana, Josette; Christiaens, Johan

This book examines the implications of the Covid-19 pandemic for public-sector accounting and finance. It provides a holistic overview of government initiatives to navigate the pandemic, focusing on how government policies and related spending have affected the budgetary process, the disclosure of information and transparency, as well as the importance of accounting technologies and operating systems in times of crisis. The book shows how government economic interventions have been crucial in counteracting the financial consequences of the global pandemic, and emphasizes the importance of accountability. It will appeal to students and scholars of public policy, public administration and finance, as well as policymakers and public managers responsible for public sector financial and budgetary reporting of public administrations.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2023-09-08

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783031047473

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-04745-9

Dimensions: 210cm x148cm

Pages: 279