budgetary transparency

Budgetary transparency refers to the openness and clarity with which a government communicates its financial decisions and budgetary processes to the public. It involves providing detailed information about how taxpayer money is collected, allocated, and spent, allowing citizens to understand government priorities and hold officials accountable. This transparency fosters trust, enables informed public debate, and encourages responsible fiscal management. Essentially, it ensures that people can see how resources are being used and influences their engagement with government fiscal policies.