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The analysis of the financial performance of local authorities in the context of budgetary constraints

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  • Mihaela Brînduşa TUDOSE

    („Petre Andrei” University of Iasi)

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Drawing on a set of financial and budget specific indicators, the paper examines the financial activities of local authorities, aiming at diagnosing local public financial management. In the context of the increasing decentralization of public finance, local authorities must demonstrate the ability to manage local resources as efficiently as possible, adopting decisions (including financial ones) to respond promptly to citizen needs. For this reason, we set out to present an analysis model aimed at accustoming local decision-makers with the specific tools and methods and assisting them in gaining awareness of the benefits of such analyses. Empirical research shows that local authorities, due to the low income generation capacity, face a shortage of own resources, creating dependency on the state budget. Moreover, it has been demonstrated that that lack of resources limits both the investment capacity and the decision-making autonomy of local authorities in prioritizing spending. The analysis conducted in terms of performance indicators has revealed low level of local government involvement in stimulating economic activity in the community under examination.

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  • Mihaela Brînduşa TUDOSE, 2013. "The analysis of the financial performance of local authorities in the context of budgetary constraints," Management & Marketing, Economic Publishing House, vol. 8(3), Autumn.
    • Handle: RePEc:eph:journl:v:8:y:2013:i:3:n:7
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    Cited by:

    1. Mihaela Brîndusa Tudose, 2015. "The Financial Management And Regional Development," Studies and Scientific Researches. Economics Edition, "Vasile Alecsandri" University of Bacau, Faculty of Economic Sciences, issue 21.
    2. Dan Constantin Dănulețiu & Adina Elena Dănulețiu, 2015. "Implications of non-reimbursable funds for romanian local budgets," Annals of the University of Petrosani, Economics, University of Petrosani, Romania, vol. 15(1), pages 109-120.
    3. Iuliana Cenar, 2018. "Fiscal Policies Regarding Local Taxes and Fees," Annals of the University of Petrosani, Economics, University of Petrosani, Romania, vol. 18(1), pages 25-34.

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