Fiscal Federalism Network

The OECD Network on Fiscal Relations across Levels of Government provides analysis and statistical underpinnings on the relationship between central and subcentral government, and its impact on efficiency, equity and macroeconomic stability.

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Finding the Dividing Line between Tax Sharing and Grants: A Statistical Investigation

17-Jun-2009

Tax sharing and intergovernmental grants are two sub-central funding arrangements that are often difficult to disentangle. In order to ensure that fiscal arrangements are recorded properly and on a comparable basis, a set of clear criteria to delineate them is required. This document presents the results of a test that was applied in order to find the dividing line a) between tax sharing and intergovernmental grants and b) between different categories of tax sharing. Also available in Spanish.

The Fiscal Autonomy of Sub-Central Governments: An Update

10-Jun-2009

This paper describes the progress that has been made since 2006 in establishing statistical databases on tax autonomy and intergovernmental grants, aiming to better understand sub-central finance and intergovernmental fiscal relations.

The Spending Power of Sub-Central Governments: A Pilot Study

18-May-2009

This pilot study presents indicators that assess sub-central government (SCG) spending power by policy area.

Taxes and Grants: On the Revenue Mix of Sub-Central Governments

18-May-2009

This paper analyses trends and driving forces in the revenue composition of sub-central government (SCG). It presents issues and trade-offs for both central and sub-central governments regarding the balance between own taxes and grants. Also available in Spanish.

Promoting Performance: Using Indicators to Enhance the Effectiveness of Sub Central Spending

13-Jun-2008

This report examines the use of indicator systems for measuring and monitoring the delivery of sub-central public services. Specifically, the report aims to assess if and how central governments use such systems, the critical choices they face when designing and implementing them, and the constraints under which the systems operate.  

Market Mechanisms in Sub-Central Public Service Provision

26-May-2008

This paper compares and analyses the use of market mechanisms in core sub central policy areas, namely education, health care, transport, social protection, and environment.

Intergovernmental transfers: update of National Accounts data

27-Mar-2008

Tables with a simplified version of National Accounts data on intergovernmental transfers are now updated. The tables contain data up to the year 2006.

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