Title: The evolution of public sector financial management in Bulgaria

Authors: David S. Murphy

Addresses: School of Business and Economics, 1501 Lakeside Dr. Lynchburg, VA 24503, USA

Abstract: This paper provides historical and contextual background for the attempts at public sector financial management reform in Bulgaria. The factors leading to the implementation of reform law related public sector audit and financial management control are discussed. The early success and problems with the implementation of these laws in explored and issues for further study are presented.

Keywords: public sector reform; financial reform; financial control; financial management; accountability; auditing; Bulgaria.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMFA.2009.025362

International Journal of Managerial and Financial Accounting, 2009 Vol.1 No.4, pp.370 - 378

Published online: 19 May 2009 *

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