Oversight and the Fight Against Corruption to Achieve Good Governance of Public Spending
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The world has witnessed profound and radical transformations that have significantly affected the concepts of public finance, particularly in the context of a complex and changing economic environment, global crises, and the widespread phenomenon of financial and administrative corruption associated with the management of public expenditure. The repercussions of this corruption impact the overall development process, given that public spending is the primary source of funding for development at its various levels and for the welfare of citizens. In order to combat financial and administrative corruption and mitigate its negative effects, many countries have adopted modern approaches to public management, most notably governance. Oversight and the fight against corruption are among the key mechanisms for consolidating governance, due to their role in building sound and effective public administration capable of managing public expenditure wisely and directing resources toward development projects and essential services.
Accordingly, this study aims to determine the extent to which oversight and anti-corruption measures contribute to the realization of good governance in public spending. It seeks to clarify certain concepts related to oversight, corruption, financial governance, and public expenditure, while highlighting the role of oversight and anti-corruption as mechanisms for reinforcing the governance of public spending through the rationalization and sound management of public resources.
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