This analytical paper consists of three sections:
- Section I: this section addresses and discusses the extent by which the Ministry of Finance (MoF) complies with the legal references governing the Palestinian Public Budget: provisions in the Palestinian Basic Law; the Budget Planning and Financial Affairs Law No. 7 of 1998, as well as other related legislations. It also examines the extent by which the MoF respects transparency principles of the Public Budget.
- Section II: this part of the paper presents an overview of items illustrated in the 2016 Budget through a comprehensive analysis by comparing the estimated numbers with what was achieved in the first half of 2016 budget (i.e., actual).
- Section III: this section will present the conclusions and recommendations of the paper
