Author Description

Explains the changes that have taken place in the budgetary system; Unbundles the players, structures and processes of the system; Analyses issues arising from the new devolved system; Looks at the implications of co-operative government and the tension between the need to accommodate both equity and diversity; Opens debate on, among others, tax assignment, provincial borrowing powers, deficits, and minimum standards legislation. Includes useful contact details for government departments and officials; tables of national and provincial budgets; list of budget documents; useful websites.