Budget

The OECD budget for 2009 is EUR 320 million.

How we are funded

• OECD is funded by its 30 member countries. National contributions are based on a formula which takes account of the size of each member's economy. The largest contributor is the United States, which provides nearly 25% of the budget, followed by Japan.
• With the approval of the Council, countries may also make voluntary contributions to special programmes or outputs not funded from the main budget.
  

How the budget is managed

The size of OECD's budget and its programme of work are determined on a two-year basis by member countries. The Organisation's planning, budgeting and management are all organised on a results-based system.

Independent external auditing of the Organisation’s accounts and financial management is performed by a Supreme Audit Institution of an OECD Member Country, appointed by the Council.

Unlike the World Bank or the International Monetary Fund, OECD does not dispense grants or make loans.