19th November 2024, Skopje – Today, in the premises of the Ministry of Finance Minister of Finance, Gordana Dimitrieska-Kochoska, alongside Public Revenue Office and Customs Administration management team, met with US Treasury delegation headed by the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Technical Assistance, U.S. Department of the Treasury, Luyen Tran. Undertaking activities under the Terms of Reference signed between Ministry of Finance and US Treasury Department’s Office of Technical Assistance with respect to public finance management improvement was a central point discussed at the meeting.
Ongoing activities under the technical assistance, as well as activities which the efforts will be focused on in several MoF’s Departments, the Public Revenue Office and the Custom Administration in the upcoming period, were also discussed.
Technical support of the US Department of the Treasury is aimed at implementing processes foreseen under the Organic Budget Law, being the basis for public finance reforms. With respect to the Public Revenue Office and the Tax Inspectorates, aspects of bylaws and new budget structure preparation, development of key performance indicators, process modernization, improved revenue collection, strengthening both the tax audit and the capacities will be addressed. As regards the Customs Administration scope of work, activities for custom operations improvement are being undertaken.
Minister of Finance acknowledged the support provided to MoF, PRO and Customs Administration in the field of process improvement, capacity strengthening and advancement of operations efficiency. She pointed out the support provided as playing a vital role in public finance reform implementation, aimed at more efficient budget funds management.
U.S. Department of the Treasury’ experts have been engaged in the Departments in charge of Budget and Funds, Financial System, International Financial Relations, Public Debt and Tax Policy, with the support being aimed at strengthening the budgeting process, control and supervision of the financial market, the public debt management, as well as strengthening the government securities and capital markets.
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