Public Sector Accounting, Financial Accountability and Viability in Times of Crisis (1st ed. 2022) (Public Sector Financial Management)

By: Giovanna Dabbicco and Marco Bisogno and Josette Caruana and Johan Christiaens

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Synopsis: 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.