Interactive Navigation of Global Data Barometer 2024 Dataset
| Country | Pillar | Cluster | Action Area | Question/Indicator | Level | Response | Score | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | Governance | Public Finance | Budget and Spending |
Governance (PF): Public finance data
Please briefly explain the verification process used
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L4 | The verification process for public finance data in South Africa ensures accuracy and compliance thr ... | - | Southern Africa |
| South Africa | Governance | Public Finance | Budget and Spending |
Governance (PF): Public finance data
Please indicate which section of the framework refers to this issue
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L4 | In the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Section 38 requires accounting officers to ensure effec ... | - | Southern Africa |
| South Africa | Governance | Public Finance | Budget and Spending |
Governance (PF): Public finance data
Provisions for collection and access:
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L3 | 30.0 | Southern Africa | |
| South Africa | Governance | Public Finance | Budget and Spending |
Governance (PF): Public finance data
Elements Question 9 The framework supports the digital collection of data
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L4 | Yes | 10.0 | Southern Africa |
| South Africa | Governance | Public Finance | Budget and Spending |
Governance (PF): Public finance data
Does the framework support the collection of structured data? Please explain your response
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L4 | The Public Finance Management Act mandates the use of effective and transparent financial management ... | - | Southern Africa |
| South Africa | Governance | Public Finance | Budget and Spending |
Governance (PF): Public finance data
Please indicate which section of the framework refers to this issue
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L4 | Section 40 in the Public Finance Management Act. Sections 22, 71, 87, and 99 in the Municipal Financ ... | - | Southern Africa |
| South Africa | Governance | Public Finance | Budget and Spending |
Governance (PF): Public finance data
Elements Question 10 The framework requires that data is regularly updated
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L4 | Yes | 10.0 | Southern Africa |
| South Africa | Governance | Public Finance | Budget and Spending |
Governance (PF): Public finance data
Please indicate which section of the framework refers to this issue
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L4 | Section 40(4) in the Public Finance Management Act. Section 71 in the Municipal Finances Management ... | - | Southern Africa |
| South Africa | Governance | Public Finance | Budget and Spending |
Governance (PF): Public finance data
Elements Question 11 The framework discusses public access to the data
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L4 | Yes | 10.0 | Southern Africa |
| South Africa | Governance | Public Finance | Budget and Spending |
Governance (PF): Public finance data
Does the framework support the publication of open data? Please explain your response
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L4 | While both the PFMA of 1999 and the MFMA of 2003 essentially support the publication of public finan ... | - | Southern Africa |
| South Africa | Governance | Public Finance | Budget and Spending |
Governance (PF): Public finance data
Please indicate which section of the framework refers to this issue
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L4 | Section 8, Section 40, and Section 65 in the PFMA of 1999. Section 21, Section 71, and Section 129 i ... | - | Southern Africa |
| South Africa | Governance | Public Finance | Budget and Spending |
Governance (PF): Public finance data
Elements summary:
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L3 | - | Southern Africa | |
| South Africa | Governance | Public Finance | Budget and Spending |
Governance (PF): Public finance data
Elements Question 12 Please summarize your answers to the preceding element subquestions
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L4 | The PFMA of 1999 sets a framework for managing national and provincial public finances, requiring th ... | - | Southern Africa |
| South Africa | Governance | Public Finance | Budget and Spending |
Governance (PF): Public finance data
Please provide the URLs for the evidence that supports the summary provided
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L4 | (1). https://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/documents/acts®ulations/frameworks/pfma_1999.pdf (2). https:/ ... | - | Southern Africa |
| South Africa | Availability | Public Finance | Budget and Spending |
Availability (PF): Budget and spend data
To what extent is detailed government budget and spending information (budget execution) available for public use?
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L1 | 80.4 | Southern Africa | |
| South Africa | Availability | Public Finance | Budget and Spending |
Availability (PF): Budget and spend data
Existence
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L2 | 1.0 | Southern Africa | |
| South Africa | Availability | Public Finance | Budget and Spending |
Availability (PF): Budget and spend data
Exist of existence:
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L3 | 1.0 | Southern Africa | |
| South Africa | Availability | Public Finance | Budget and Spending |
Availability (PF): Budget and spend data
Existence Question 1 Is this data available online in any form?
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L4 | Data is available from government, or because of government actions. | - | Southern Africa |
| South Africa | Availability | Public Finance | Budget and Spending |
Availability (PF): Budget and spend data
Please provide a URLs for where this data can be found
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L4 | (1). https://www.treasury.gov.za/documents/national%20budget/2024/default.aspx (2). https://www.trea ... | - | Southern Africa |
| South Africa | Availability | Public Finance | Budget and Spending |
Availability (PF): Budget and spend data
Extent of existence:
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L3 | 1.0 | Southern Africa | |
| South Africa | Availability | Public Finance | Budget and Spending |
Availability (PF): Budget and spend data
Existence Question 2 How nationally comprehensive is the data assessed for this indicator?
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L4 | The data assessed provides national coverage. | - | Southern Africa |
| South Africa | Availability | Public Finance | Budget and Spending |
Availability (PF): Budget and spend data
Existence Question 3 How comprehensive in terms of parts of government covered is the data?
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L4 | The data assessed covers the majority of the public sector (including state-owned enterprises or cor ... | - | Southern Africa |
| South Africa | Availability | Public Finance | Budget and Spending |
Availability (PF): Budget and spend data
Please explain your answer
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L4 | The budget and spending data published by the National Treasury is quite comprehensive. It covers va ... | - | Southern Africa |
| South Africa | Availability | Public Finance | Budget and Spending |
Availability (PF): Budget and spend data
Existence summary:
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L3 | - | Southern Africa | |
| South Africa | Availability | Public Finance | Budget and Spending |
Availability (PF): Budget and spend data
Existence Question 4 Please summarize your answers to the preceding existence subquestions including the extent of existence
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L4 | Budget and Spending data is readily available online through platforms like Vulekamali (4), the Nati ... | - | Southern Africa |
| South Africa | Availability | Public Finance | Budget and Spending |
Availability (PF): Budget and spend data
Please provide the URLs for the evidence that supports the summary provided
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L4 | (1). https://www.treasury.gov.za/documents/national%20budget/2024/default.aspx (2). https://www.trea ... | - | Southern Africa |
| South Africa | Availability | Public Finance | Budget and Spending |
Availability (PF): Budget and spend data
Elements
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L2 | 80.4 | Southern Africa | |
| South Africa | Availability | Public Finance | Budget and Spending |
Availability (PF): Budget and spend data
Kinds of data:
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L3 | 20.0 | Southern Africa | |
| South Africa | Availability | Public Finance | Budget and Spending |
Availability (PF): Budget and spend data
Elements Question 1 There is structured data available on the executive budget proposal in gross terms including spending on annual and multiannual investment projects
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L4 | Yes | 2.8 | Southern Africa |
| South Africa | Availability | Public Finance | Budget and Spending |
Availability (PF): Budget and spend data
Please provide the URLs where data on the executive budget proposal is located
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L4 | (1). https://www.treasury.gov.za/documents/national%20budget/default.aspx (2). https://www.treasury. ... | - | Southern Africa |
| South Africa | Availability | Public Finance | Budget and Spending |
Availability (PF): Budget and spend data
Elements Question 2 There is structured data available on the approved or enacted budget in gross terms including spending on annual and multiannual investment projects
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L4 | Yes | 2.9 | Southern Africa |
| South Africa | Availability | Public Finance | Budget and Spending |
Availability (PF): Budget and spend data
Please provide the URLs where data on the approved or enacted budget is located
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L4 | (1). https://www.treasury.gov.za/documents/national%20budget/default.aspx (2). https://www.treasury. ... | - | Southern Africa |
| South Africa | Availability | Public Finance | Budget and Spending |
Availability (PF): Budget and spend data
Elements Question 3 There is structured data available on amended budgets when applicable or amendments of the enacted budget
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L4 | Yes | 2.8 | Southern Africa |
| South Africa | Availability | Public Finance | Budget and Spending |
Availability (PF): Budget and spend data
Please provide the URLs where data on amended budgets is located
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L4 | (1). https://www.treasury.gov.za/documents/mtbps/2023/Aene/FullAENE.pdf | - | Southern Africa |
| South Africa | Availability | Public Finance | Budget and Spending |
Availability (PF): Budget and spend data
Elements Question 4 There is structured data about government budget execution or spending in gross terms and on an accrual basis including spending in annual and multiannual investment projects
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L4 | Yes | 2.9 | Southern Africa |
| South Africa | Availability | Public Finance | Budget and Spending |
Availability (PF): Budget and spend data
Please provide the URLs where data on government spending is located
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L4 | (1). https://www.treasury.gov.za/documents/mtbps/default.aspx (2). https://www.treasury.gov.za/stati ... | - | Southern Africa |
| South Africa | Availability | Public Finance | Budget and Spending |
Availability (PF): Budget and spend data
Elements Question 5 There is structured data about the governments extrabudgetary funds spending in gross terms and on an accrual basis
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L4 | Yes | 2.8 | Southern Africa |
| South Africa | Availability | Public Finance | Budget and Spending |
Availability (PF): Budget and spend data
Please provide the URLs where data on extrabudgetary spending is located
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L4 | (1). https://www.treasury.gov.za/documents/national%20budget/2024/excelFormat.aspx (2). https://www. ... | - | Southern Africa |
| South Africa | Availability | Public Finance | Budget and Spending |
Availability (PF): Budget and spend data
Elements Question 6 There is structured data about the governments social security spending in gross terms and on an accrual basis
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L4 | Yes | 2.8 | Southern Africa |
| South Africa | Availability | Public Finance | Budget and Spending |
Availability (PF): Budget and spend data
Please provide the URLs where data on social security spending is located
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L4 | (1). https://www.treasury.gov.za/documents/national%20budget/2024/excelFormat.aspx | - | Southern Africa |
| South Africa | Availability | Public Finance | Budget and Spending |
Availability (PF): Budget and spend data
Elements Question 7 There is structured data about public corporations spending in gross terms and on an accrual basis
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L4 | Yes | 2.8 | Southern Africa |
| South Africa | Availability | Public Finance | Budget and Spending |
Availability (PF): Budget and spend data
Please provide the URLs where data on public corporations spending is located
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L4 | https://www.treasury.gov.za/documents/national%20budget/2024/excelFormat.aspx | - | Southern Africa |
| South Africa | Availability | Public Finance | Budget and Spending |
Availability (PF): Budget and spend data
Data fields and specifics:
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L3 | 16.3 | Southern Africa | |
| South Africa | Availability | Public Finance | Budget and Spending |
Availability (PF): Budget and spend data
Elements Question 8 Budget entries have administrative classifications to an internationally agreed standard
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L4 | Yes | 2.5 | Southern Africa |
| South Africa | Availability | Public Finance | Budget and Spending |
Availability (PF): Budget and spend data
Please provide the URLs where administrative classifications are located
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L4 | (1). https://www.treasury.gov.za/documents/national%20budget/2024/review/FullBR.pdf (2). https://www ... | - | Southern Africa |
| South Africa | Availability | Public Finance | Budget and Spending |
Availability (PF): Budget and spend data
Elements Question 9 Budget entries have economic classifications to an internationally agreed standard
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L4 | Yes | 2.5 | Southern Africa |
| South Africa | Availability | Public Finance | Budget and Spending |
Availability (PF): Budget and spend data
Please provide the URLs where economic classifications are located
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L4 | (1). https://scoa.treasury.gov.za/Documents/Reference%20Guide%20to%20the%20New%20Economic%20Reportin ... | - | Southern Africa |
| South Africa | Availability | Public Finance | Budget and Spending |
Availability (PF): Budget and spend data
Elements Question 10 Budget entries have functional classifications to an internationally agreed standard
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L4 | Yes | 2.5 | Southern Africa |
| South Africa | Availability | Public Finance | Budget and Spending |
Availability (PF): Budget and spend data
Please provide the URLs where functional classifications are located
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L4 | (1). https://www.treasury.gov.za/documents/national%20budget/2024/review/FullBR.pdf (2). https://www ... | - | Southern Africa |
| South Africa | Availability | Public Finance | Budget and Spending |
Availability (PF): Budget and spend data
Elements Question 11 Budget entries have program classifications according to an internationally agreed standard
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L4 | Yes | 2.5 | Southern Africa |