Development of General Budget Preparation Methods in Governmental Units (An applied study in the bureau of the Presidency of Raparin University)

Abstract

The aim of this research is to shed light on the concept and significance of balancing programs and performance as one of the modern methods of preparing the public budget، because this method has many advantages in improving planning، rationalization of expenditure، and control of public funds، and this modern method has been applied in many countries around the world and proven its success as a continuation.The countries of the world، by following the traditional method (items) in preparing the public budget، have led over the years to an increase in the volume of public expenditures without an actual need for this increase. The researchers applied a new method for preparing the general budget at Raparin University، and then compared the estimated expenditures according to the traditional budget (items) for the year 2021 prepared by the Directorate of Financial Affairs of the Raparin University Presidency Office and the estimated expenditures according to the budget of programs and performance The research has reached a set of conclusions، the most important of which is the use of the program and performance budgeting system، which leads to the optimal allocation of resources، increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of programs and activities، and using it to achieve the objectives related to each program and to achieve effective control over these programs by following up on the extent to which the programs achieve their predetermined goals.The research recommends the need to adhere to the principles، rules and practices that underpin the philosophy of the method of balancing programs and performance by all government departments in general and the research sample in particular، as this method leads to a state of creativity among government budget preparers and provides them with the best solutions، and then considers it a clear approach.Government units take strategic decisions.