Local Public Financial Management

Download or read book Local Public Financial Management written by Anwar Shah and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2007 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transparent and prudent financial management has come to be recognized as critical to the integrity of local government and to gaining and the trust of local residents. Such integrity and trust is lacking in some developing countries, especially Africa. This volume attempts to provide practical guidance to local governments interested in establishing sound financial management systems. Leading international experts have contributed to all relevant aspects of local public financial management - cash management, internal controls, accounts, audits, and debt management