The International handbook of public financial management The International Handbook of Public Financial Management is a virtual encyclopedia of public financial management written by topmost experts many with a background in the IMF and World Bank. It provides the first comprehensive guide to the subject that has been published in more than ten years. The book is aimed at a broad audience of academics students government officials development agencies and practitioners. It covers both bread and butter topics such as the macroeconomic and legal framework for budgeting budget preparation and execution procurement accounting reporting audit and oversight as well as specialist subjects such as government payroll systems local government finance fiscal transparency the management of fiscal risks sovereign wealth funds the management of state owned enterprises and political economy aspects of budgeting. The book sets out numerous examples and case studies describing good practice in public financial management and is highly relevant for use in both advanced and developing countries <EM>The International Handbook of Public Financial Management< EM> is essential reading for governmental policy makers and practitioners and consultants working in this field whose importance has been highlighted by the global financial crisis. It is a primary source for academics and students of economics public finance accountancy and public policy