TohidA/MONA · Datasets at Hugging Face

507

ALBANIA

914

PRGF

2002-06-21

2,002

2005-06-06

2,005

2005-11-20

N/A

2005-08-01

P1

R6

L

SB

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Safeguard the efficient use of nonconcessional project loans through: (ii) Providing a quarterly listing and status report on all projects being considered for nonconcessional foreign financing.

12

12/31/2004

M

Met for P1R5.

6

12

2004-12-31

N/A

507

ALBANIA

914

PRGF

2002-06-21

2,002

2005-06-06

2,005

2005-11-20

N/A

2005-08-01

P1

R6

L

SB

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Safeguard the efficient use of nonconcessional project loans through: (ii) Providing a quarterly listing and status report on all projects being considered for nonconcessional foreign financing.

12

Quarterly

M

Introduced at P1R3.

6

12

2023-09-23

N/A

507

ALBANIA

914

PRGF

2002-06-21

2,002

2005-06-06

2,005

2005-11-20

N/A

2005-08-01

P1

R6

L

SB

20.7

1.7. Fiscal transparency (publication, parliamentary oversight)

Improve governance and transparency in the delivery of fiscal policy, in line with the recommendations of the fiscal ROSC, by: ii) extending the apporpriation structure in the 2004 budget document to cover program classification of capital expenditure and significantly reducing the scope for transfers in the appropriaton of one ministry to another without approval of parliament, from the current maximum of 10 percent of the total.

5

12/31/2003

M

N/A

6

5

2003-12-31

N/A

507

ALBANIA

914

PRGF

2002-06-21

2,002

2005-06-06

2,005

2005-11-20

N/A

2005-08-01

P1

R6

L

SB

20.7

1.7. Fiscal transparency (publication, parliamentary oversight)

Improve governance and transparency in the delivery of fiscal policy, in line with the recommendations of the fiscal ROSC, by: iii)(a) strengthening tax appeals procedures, including by publishing decisions of the tax appeals commission; and (b) including instructions on tax procedures in the official gazette and in pamphlets distributed to taxpayers.

6

12/31/2003

SB

N/A

6

2003-12-31

N/A

507

ALBANIA

914

PRGF

2002-06-21

2,002

2005-06-06

2,005

2005-11-20

N/A

2005-08-01

P1

R6

L

SB

21.1

2.1. Central bank operations and reforms

In relation to monetary policy and financial sector: a) introduce government securities with a maturity of at least two years.

1

06/30/2002

MOD-DATE

N/A

6

1

2002-06-30

N/A

507

ALBANIA

914

PRGF

2002-06-21

2,002

2005-06-06

2,005

2005-11-20

N/A

2005-08-01

P1

R6

L

SB

21.1

2.1. Central bank operations and reforms

In relation to monetary policy and financial sector: a) introduce government securities with a maturity of at least two years.

1

10/31/2002

M

N/A

6

1

2002-10-31

N/A

507

ALBANIA

914

PRGF

2002-06-21

2,002

2005-06-06

2,005

2005-11-20

N/A

2005-08-01

P1

R6

L

SB

21.1

2.1. Central bank operations and reforms

In relation to monetary policy and the financial sector: b) promote the sale of T-bills to the public through Albpost and further improve the accessibility of the BoA's window for selling T-bills.

2

12/31/2002

M

Met for P1R1; this sb dropped.

6

2

2002-12-31

N/A

507

ALBANIA

914

PRGF

2002-06-21

2,002

2005-06-06

2,005

2005-11-20

N/A

2005-08-01

P1

R6

L

SB

21.1

2.1. Central bank operations and reforms

In relation to monetary policy and the financial sector: b) promote the sale of T-bills to the public through Albpost and further improve the accessibility of the BoA's window for selling T-bills.

2

02/26/2003

CAN

At P1R1, this sb dropped.

6

2

2003-02-26

N/A

507

ALBANIA

914

PRGF

2002-06-21

2,002

2005-06-06

2,005

2005-11-20

N/A

2005-08-01

P1

R6

L

SB

21.1

2.1. Central bank operations and reforms

In relation to monetary policy and the financial sector: b) promote the sale of T-bills to the public through Albpost and further improve the accessibility of the BoA's window for selling T-bills.

2

Continuous

SB

At P1R1, this sb dropped.

6

2

2023-09-23

N/A

507

ALBANIA

914

PRGF

2002-06-21

2,002

2005-06-06

2,005

2005-11-20

N/A

2005-08-01

P1

R6

L

SB

22

3. Civil service and public employment reforms, and wages

Strengthen governance in relation to the public administration by: i) extending the Civil Service Law to include all institutions related to government spending agencies.

1

06/30/2004

CAN

Cancelled at P1R3.

6

1

2004-06-30

N/A

507

ALBANIA

914

PRGF

2002-06-21

2,002

2005-06-06

2,005

2005-11-20

N/A

2005-08-01

P1

R6

L

SB

22

3. Civil service and public employment reforms, and wages

Extend the Civil Service Law or its equivalent to selected central government organizational units, with priority given to INSTAT, GDT, and GDC.

3

06/30/2004

M

Previously a structural benchmark with identical test date which was modified.

6

3

2004-06-30

N/A

507

ALBANIA

914

PRGF

2002-06-21

2,002

2005-06-06

2,005

2005-11-20

N/A

2005-08-01

P1

R6

L

SB

23.2

4.2. Other social sector reforms (e.g., social safety nets, health and education)

Government to implement a subsidy to low income electricity consumers

1

09/30/2004

M

N/A

6

1

2004-09-30

N/A

507

ALBANIA

914

PRGF

2002-06-21

2,002

2005-06-06

2,005

2005-11-20

N/A

2005-08-01

P1

R6

L

SB

24.1

5.1. Public enterprise pricing and subsidies

Finalize a major study of the energy sector with the aim of determining electricity tariffs based on long-run marginal costs and phasing out subsidies by end-2004.

1

09/30/2002

MD

Completed in January 2003.

6

1

2002-09-30

N/A

507

ALBANIA

914

PRGF

2002-06-21

2,002

2005-06-06

2,005

2005-11-20

N/A

2005-08-01

P1

R6

L

SB

24.2

5.2. Privatization, public enterprise reform and restructuring, other than pricing

Resolve all of Albtelekom's financial and legal disputes in preparing it for privatization.

1

09/30/2002

MOD-SB

N/A

6

1

2002-09-30

N/A

507

ALBANIA

914

PRGF

2002-06-21

2,002

2005-06-06

2,005

2005-11-20

N/A

2005-08-01

P1

R6

L

SB

24.2

5.2. Privatization, public enterprise reform and restructuring, other than pricing

To promote the privatization process: complete the transfer of pension functions from Savings Bank to Albapost; and settle the remaining financial claims of Albtelekom.

2

03/31/2003

MOD-SB

Delayed at P1R2, and sb split into two.

6

2

2003-03-31

N/A

507

ALBANIA

914

PRGF

2002-06-21

2,002

2005-06-06

2,005

2005-11-20

N/A

2005-08-01

P1

R6

L

SB

24.2

5.2. Privatization, public enterprise reform and restructuring, other than pricing

Settle Albtelekom's remaining financial claims.

3

09/30/2003

NM

N/A

6

3

2003-09-30

N/A

507

ALBANIA

914

PRGF

2002-06-21

2,002

2005-06-06

2,005

2005-11-20

N/A

2005-08-01

P1

R6

L

SB

25.2

6.2. Restructuring and privatization of financial institutions

Select a buyer for the Saving Bank and initiate negotiations.

1

06/30/2002

NM

N/A

6

1

2002-06-30

N/A

507

ALBANIA

914

PRGF

2002-06-21

2,002

2005-06-06

2,005

2005-11-20

N/A

2005-08-01

P1

R6

L

SB

25.2

6.2. Restructuring and privatization of financial institutions

Transfer a further part of the fiscal functions of the Savings Bank to private banks, by completing the auctioning of these functions in 5 cities.

4

12/31/2003

MD

Converted to full liberalization of these services in January 2004.

6

4

2003-12-31

N/A

507

ALBANIA

914

PRGF

2002-06-21

2,002

2005-06-06

2,005

2005-11-20

N/A

2005-08-01

P1

R6

L

SB

29

10. Economic statistics (excluding fiscal and central bank transparency and similar measures)

Presentation to Parliament of 5-year statistical program

1

03/31/2005

NM

N/A

6

1

2005-03-31

N/A

507

ALBANIA

914

PRGF

2002-06-21

2,002

2005-06-06

2,005

2005-11-20

N/A

2005-08-01

P1

R6

L

SB

29

10. Economic statistics (excluding fiscal and central bank transparency and similar measures)

Completion of preliminary 2003 national accounts

2

03/31/2005

M

N/A

6

2

2005-03-31

N/A

507

ALBANIA

914

PRGF

2002-06-21

2,002

2005-06-06

2,005

2005-11-20

N/A

2005-08-01

P1

R6

L

SB

30.1

11.1. Private sector legal and regulatory environment reform (non financial sector)

Government of Albania to continue to implement its action plan for removing administrative barriers to investment (NSSED chapter 7, Section of Ministry of the Economy).

4

12/31/2004

M

Met for P1R5.

6

4

2004-12-31

N/A

507

ALBANIA

914

PRGF

2002-06-21

2,002

2005-06-06

2,005

2005-11-20

N/A

2005-08-01

P1

R6

L

SB

30.1

11.1. Private sector legal and regulatory environment reform (non financial sector)

Government of Albania to continue to implement its action plan for removing administrative barriers to investment (NSSED chapter 7, Section of Ministry of the Economy).

4

Continuous

M

N/A

6

4

2023-09-23

N/A

507

ALBANIA

914

PRGF

2002-06-21

2,002

2005-06-06

2,005

2005-11-20

N/A

2005-08-01

P1

R6

L

SB

30.1

11.1. Private sector legal and regulatory environment reform (non financial sector)

Ensure implementation of the Action Plan for removing administrative barriers to investment.

5

06/30/2004

M

At P1R4, modified to "Government of Albania to continue to implement its action plan for removing administrative barriers to investment (continuous)".

6

5

2004-06-30

N/A

507

ALBANIA

914

PRGF

2002-06-21

2,002

2005-06-06

2,005

2005-11-20

N/A

2005-08-01

P1

R6

L

SB

30.4

11.4. Anti-corruption legislation/policy

Strengthen governance in relation to the public administration by: ii) starting the enforcement of procedures to implement the law on the asset declaration of public officials developed in consultation with the World Bank.

2

09/30/2003

M

Met for P1R3, then cancelled.

6

2

2003-09-30

N/A

507

ALBANIA

914

PRGF

2002-06-21

2,002

2005-06-06

2,005

2005-11-20

N/A

2005-08-01

P1

R6

L

SB

30.4

11.4. Anti-corruption legislation/policy

Strengthen governance in relation to the public administration by: ii) starting the enforcement of procedures to implement the law on the asset declaration of public officials developed in consultation with the World Bank.

2

01/23/2004

CAN

Cancelled at P1R3.

6

2

2004-01-23

N/A

507

ALBANIA

914

PRGF

2002-06-21

2,002

2005-06-06

2,005

2005-11-20

N/A

2005-08-01

P1

R6

L

SB

30.4

11.4. Anti-corruption legislation/policy

Strengthen governance in relation to the public administration by: ii) starting the enforcement of procedures to implement the law on the asset declaration of public officials developed in consultation with the World Bank.

2

Continuous

CAN

Test dates: end-September 2003, and continuous thereafter. Cancelled at P1R3.

6

2

2023-09-23

N/A

507

ALBANIA

914

PRGF

2002-06-21

2,002

2005-06-06

2,005

2005-11-20

N/A

2005-08-01

P1

R6

L

SPC

20.1

1.1. Revenue measures, excluding trade policy

Implement a system of quick VAT refunds with audits carried out ex post based on risk assessment selection for qualified taxpayers.

2

06/30/2005

M

N/A

6

2

2005-06-30

N/A

507

ALBANIA

914

PRGF

2002-06-21

2,002

2005-06-06

2,005

2005-11-20

N/A

2005-08-01

P1

R6

L

SPC

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Complete implementation of ASYCUDA computer administration system in the Tirana custom house and Durres port and ensure some alternative means of data transmission until both systems are brought online and the transit system with ASYCUDA is fully operational.

1

01/31/2004

MOD-SPC

At time of 3rd review, this pc split into two, with new test dates (1/31/04 and 3/31/04).

6

1

2004-01-31

N/A

507

ALBANIA

914

PRGF

2002-06-21

2,002

2005-06-06

2,005

2005-11-20

N/A

2005-08-01

P1

R6

L

SPC

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Make the ASYCUDA computer administration system operational in the Tirana custom house.

2

01/31/2004

M

N/A

6

2

2004-01-31

N/A

507

ALBANIA

914

PRGF

2002-06-21

2,002

2005-06-06

2,005

2005-11-20

N/A

2005-08-01

P1

R6

L

SPC

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Make the ASYCUDA computer administration system operational in the Durres port; and initiate an integrity audit of the ASYCUDA system in both the Tirana customs house and the Durres port.

3

03/31/2004

WMOD-PA

ASYCUDA system implemented in Durres as a prior action. Integrity audit component waived.

6

3

2004-03-31

N/A

507

ALBANIA

914

PRGF

2002-06-21

2,002

2005-06-06

2,005

2005-11-20

N/A

2005-08-01

P1

R6

L

SPC

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Deployment of the ASYCUDA system in 5 customs houses.

4

03/31/2005

M

N/A

6

4

2005-03-31

N/A

507

ALBANIA

914

PRGF

2002-06-21

2,002

2005-06-06

2,005

2005-11-20

N/A

2005-08-01

P1

R6

L

SPC

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Implement the risk assessment module of the ASYCUDA system in 5 customs houses to perform inspections.

5

03/31/2005

MOD-PA

N/A

6

5

2005-03-31

N/A

507

ALBANIA

914

PRGF

2002-06-21

2,002

2005-06-06

2,005

2005-11-20

N/A

2005-08-01

P1

R6

L

SPC

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Parliament to pass legislation to close down duty-free shops at all land crossing points in border areas to reduce scope for smuggling and fiscal evasion.

6

09/30/2002

WMOD-PA

At time of 1st review, changed to a prior action.

6

2002-09-30

N/A

507

ALBANIA

914

PRGF

2002-06-21

2,002

2005-06-06

2,005

2005-11-20

N/A

2005-08-01

P1

R6

L

SPC

20.3

1.3. Expenditure measures, including arrears clearance

Execute the government-assisted netting and final settlement of public sector inter-enterprise arrears as of end-2001, and present to Fund staff strategies for ensureing the full and timely payment of all obligations contracted thereafter.

1

09/30/2003

WMOD-PA

At P1R2, conditionality strengthened, and changed from sb to pc. At time of P1R3, changed to prior action.

6

1

2003-09-30

N/A

507

ALBANIA

914

PRGF

2002-06-21

2,002

2005-06-06

2,005

2005-11-20

N/A

2005-08-01

P1

R6

L

SPC

22

3. Civil service and public employment reforms, and wages

The salaries of 3,500 Government employees and of all the employees of the Bank of Albania to be paid through the banking system

1

09/30/2004

M

N/A

6

1

2004-09-30

N/A

507

ALBANIA

914

PRGF

2002-06-21

2,002

2005-06-06

2,005

2005-11-20

N/A

2005-08-01

P1

R6

L

SPC

22

3. Civil service and public employment reforms, and wages

The salaries of at least 10,000 employees of budgetary institutions to be paid through the banking system.

2

12/31/2004

M

N/A

6

2

2004-12-31

N/A

507

ALBANIA

914

PRGF

2002-06-21

2,002

2005-06-06

2,005

2005-11-20

N/A

2005-08-01

P1

R6

L

SPC

22

3. Civil service and public employment reforms, and wages

The salaries of 25,000 employees of budgetary institutions to be paid through the banking system.

3

03/31/2005

M

N/A

6

3

2005-03-31

N/A

507

ALBANIA

914

PRGF

2002-06-21

2,002

2005-06-06

2,005

2005-11-20

N/A

2005-08-01

P1

R6

L

SPC

22

3. Civil service and public employment reforms, and wages

The salaries of 50,000 employees of budgetary institutions to be paid through the banking system.

4

06/30/2005

M

N/A

6

4

2005-06-30

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-01-27

P1

R0

E

PA

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Strengthen the Large Taxpayers Office (LTO) by incorporating all firms meeting set criteria into the LTO

1

Program Prior Action

M

N/A

0

1

2023-09-23

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-01-27

P1

R0

E

PA

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Strengthen the Large Taxpayers Office (LTO) by integrating the audit of social security contributions into the LTO's audit capacity.

2

Program Prior Action

M

N/A

0

2

2023-09-23

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-01-27

P1

R0

E

PA

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Develop and discuss with IMF staff an action plan for implementing the recommendations of the IMF technical assistance mission on tax administration.

3

Program Prior Action

M

N/A

0

3

2023-09-23

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-01-27

P1

R0

E

PA

20.8

1.8. Budget preparation (e.g., submission or approval)

Parliament to approve 2006 budget in line with program targets.

1

Program Prior Action

M

N/A

0

1

2023-09-23

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-01-27

P1

R0

E

SB

20.1

1.1. Revenue measures, excluding trade policy

Increase the share of tax revenue collected by the Large Taxpayer's Office to 50 percent of all tax collected by end-June 2006.

1

06/30/2006

SB

N/A

0

1

2006-06-30

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-01-27

P1

R0

E

SB

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Improve VAT administration by preparing and providing to the Fund quarterly reports on the aggregate amounts of the VAT refunds requested, refunds paid and refunds rejected (within one month of the end of each quarter).

1

Quarterly

SB

Reports provided on a quarterly basis.

0

1

2023-09-23

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-01-27

P1

R0

E

SB

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Prepare and issue quarterly reports on progress made in the actual use of the risk assessment module of the ASYCUDA system to perform inspections in the customs.

2

Quarterly

SB

Reports issued on a quarterly basis.

0

2

2023-09-23

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-01-27

P1

R0

E

SB

20.3

1.3. Expenditure measures, including arrears clearance

Prepare biannual reports (within one month of the end of each semester) on the stock of external arrears.

1

Other

SB

Reports prepared on a biannual basis.

0

1

2023-09-23

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-01-27

P1

R0

E

SB

20.5

1.5. Debt Management

Develop and discuss with IMF staff an Action Plan for implementing the recommendations of the IMF TA mission on debt management.

1

06/30/2006

SB

N/A

0

1

2006-06-30

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-01-27

P1

R0

E

SB

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Conduct an independent feasibility study for any large project (as defined in the TMU) financed through non-concessional commercial borrowing.

1

Continuous

SB

N/A

0

1

2023-09-23

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-01-27

P1

R0

E

SB

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Provide a semestrial listing and status report on all projects being considered for nonconcessional foreign financing.

2

Other

SB

Reports submitted on a semi-annual basis.

0

2

2023-09-23

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-01-27

P1

R0

E

SB

20.8

1.8. Budget preparation (e.g., submission or approval)

Prepare and issue instructions for submitting public investment proposals consistent with the budget and the Medium-Term Budgetary Plan.

1

06/30/2006

SB

N/A

0

1

2006-06-30

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-01-27

P1

R0

E

SB

22

3. Civil service and public employment reforms, and wages

Complete a census of the wage bill for all budgetary sector employees.

1

06/30/2006

SB

N/A

0

1

2006-06-30

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-01-27

P1

R0

E

SB

22

3. Civil service and public employment reforms, and wages

Establish and staff a public investment program department within the General Directorate of the Ministry of Finance.

2

06/30/2006

SB

N/A

0

2

2006-06-30

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-01-27

P1

R0

E

SB

25.1

6.1. Financial sector legal reforms, regulation, and supervision

Develop and discuss with IMF staff an Action Plan for implementing the recommendations of the Financial Sector Stability Assessment Report.

1

03/31/2006

SB

N/A

0

1

2006-03-31

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-01-27

P1

R0

E

SB

29

10. Economic statistics (excluding fiscal and central bank transparency and similar measures)

Prepare advance GDP estimates for the first half of 2005.

1

03/31/2006

SB

N/A

0

1

2006-03-31

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-01-27

P1

R0

E

SB

29

10. Economic statistics (excluding fiscal and central bank transparency and similar measures)

Prepare and publish preliminary national accounts for 2004.

2

03/31/2006

SB

N/A

0

2

2006-03-31

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-01-27

P1

R0

E

SPC

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Deploy the ASYCUDA system in 10 customs houses

1

03/31/2006

PC

N/A

0

1

2006-03-31

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-01-27

P1

R0

E

SPC

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Implement the risk assessment module of the ASYCUDA system in 10 customs houses to perform inspections

2

03/31/2006

PC

N/A

0

2

2006-03-31

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-01-27

P1

R0

E

SPC

24.2

5.2. Privatization, public enterprise reform and restructuring, other than pricing

KESH to meet the targets under the 2006-2008 Power Sector Action Plan for end-March 2006 with regards to collection rates and losses.

1

03/31/2006

PC

N/A

0

1

2006-03-31

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-07-24

P1

R1

BLANK

PA

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Develop and discuss with IMF staff an action plan for implementing the recommendations of the IMF technical assistance mission on tax administration.

1

Program Prior Action

M

N/A

1

2023-09-23

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-07-24

P1

R1

BLANK

PA

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Strengthen the Large Taxpayers Office (LTO) by incorporating all firms meeting set criteria into the LTO

2

Program Prior Action

M

N/A

1

2

2023-09-23

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-07-24

P1

R1

BLANK

PA

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Strengthen the Large Taxpayers Office (LTO) by integrating the audit of social security contributions into the LTO's audit capacity.

3

Program Prior Action

M

N/A

1

3

2023-09-23

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-07-24

P1

R1

BLANK

PA

20.8

1.8. Budget preparation (e.g., submission or approval)

Parliament to approve 2006 budget in line with program targets.

1

Program Prior Action

M

N/A

1

2023-09-23

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-07-24

P1

R1

BLANK

PA

24.2

5.2. Privatization, public enterprise reform and restructuring, other than pricing

Conclude a contract with a major development institution providing for technical assistance to (i) develop and finalize a new energy sector strategy to promote increased private sector involvement, including the privatization of electricity distribution, and (ii) provide on-going resources through mid-2007 to assist with preparing for the privatization of electricity distribution.

1

First Review Prior action

M

N/A

1

2023-09-23

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-07-24

P1

R1

BLANK

SB

20.1

1.1. Revenue measures, excluding trade policy

Increase the share of tax revenue collected by the Large Taxpayer's Office to 50 percent of all tax collected by end-June 2006.

1

06/30/2006

M

N/A

1

2006-06-30

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-07-24

P1

R1

BLANK

SB

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Improve VAT administration by preparing and providing to the Fund quarterly reports on the aggregate amounts of the VAT refunds requested, refunds paid and refunds rejected (within one month of the end of each quarter).

1

03/31/2006

M

Met for P1R1.

1

2006-03-31

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-07-24

P1

R1

BLANK

SB

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Improve VAT administration by preparing and providing to the Fund quarterly reports on the aggregate amounts of the VAT refunds requested, refunds paid and refunds rejected (within one month of the end of each quarter).

1

Quarterly

SB

Reports provided on a quarterly basis.

1

2023-09-23

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-07-24

P1

R1

BLANK

SB

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Prepare and issue quarterly reports on progress made in the actual use of the risk assessment module of the ASYCUDA system to perform inspections in the customs.

2

03/31/2006

M

Met for P1R1.

1

2

2006-03-31

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-07-24

P1

R1

BLANK

SB

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Prepare and issue quarterly reports on progress made in the actual use of the risk assessment module of the ASYCUDA system to perform inspections in the customs.

2

Quarterly

SB

Reports issued on a quarterly basis.

1

2

2023-09-23

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-07-24

P1

R1

BLANK

SB

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Prepare a feasibility study for merging small branches of the GDT and establishing bigger an more efficient branches

3

10/31/2006

SB

N/A

1

3

2006-10-31

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-07-24

P1

R1

BLANK

SB

20.3

1.3. Expenditure measures, including arrears clearance

Prepare biannual reports (within one month of the end of each semester) on the stock of external arrears.

1

03/31/2006

M

Met for P1R1.

1

2006-03-31

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-07-24

P1

R1

BLANK

SB

20.3

1.3. Expenditure measures, including arrears clearance

Prepare biannual reports (within one month of the end of each semester) on the stock of external arrears.

1

Other

SB

Reports prepared on a biannual basis.

1

2023-09-23

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-07-24

P1

R1

BLANK

SB

20.5

1.5. Debt Management

Develop and discuss with IMF staff an Action Plan for implementing the recommendations of the IMF TA mission on debt management.

1

06/30/2006

M

N/A

1

2006-06-30

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-07-24

P1

R1

BLANK

SB

20.5

1.5. Debt Management

Submit to parliament of new public debt law

2

09/30/2006

SB

N/A

1

2

2006-09-30

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-07-24

P1

R1

BLANK

SB

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Conduct an independent feasibility study for any large project (as defined in the TMU) financed through non-concessional commercial borrowing.

1

03/31/2006

M

Met for P1R1.

1

2006-03-31

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-07-24

P1

R1

BLANK

SB

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Conduct an independent feasibility study for any large project (as defined in the TMU) financed through non-concessional commercial borrowing.

1

Continuous

SB

N/A

1

2023-09-23

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-07-24

P1

R1

BLANK

SB

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Provide a semestrial listing and status report on all projects being considered for nonconcessional foreign financing.

2

03/31/2006

M

Met for P1R1.

1

2

2006-03-31

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-07-24

P1

R1

BLANK

SB

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Provide a semestrial listing and status report on all projects being considered for nonconcessional foreign financing.

2

Other

SB

Reports submitted on a semi-annual basis.

1

2

2023-09-23

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-07-24

P1

R1

BLANK

SB

20.8

1.8. Budget preparation (e.g., submission or approval)

Prepare and issue instructions for submitting public investment proposals consistent with the budget and the Medium-Term Budgetary Plan.

1

06/30/2006

M

N/A

1

2006-06-30

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-07-24

P1

R1

BLANK

SB

22

3. Civil service and public employment reforms, and wages

Complete a census of the wage bill for all budgetary sector employees.

1

06/30/2006

M

N/A

1

2006-06-30

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-07-24

P1

R1

BLANK

SB

22

3. Civil service and public employment reforms, and wages

Establish and staff a public investment program department within the General Directorate of the Ministry of Finance.

2

06/30/2006

M

N/A

1

2

2006-06-30

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-07-24

P1

R1

BLANK

SB

25.1

6.1. Financial sector legal reforms, regulation, and supervision

Develop and discuss with IMF staff an Action Plan for implementing the recommendations of the Financial Sector Stability Assessment Report.

1

03/31/2006

M

N/A

1

2006-03-31

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-07-24

P1

R1

BLANK

SB

25.1

6.1. Financial sector legal reforms, regulation, and supervision

Submit to parliament a new banking law.

2

03/31/2007

SB

N/A

1

2

2007-03-31

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-07-24

P1

R1

BLANK

SB

25.1

6.1. Financial sector legal reforms, regulation, and supervision

Submit to parliament of new legislation improving the efficiency and timeliness of the execution of collateral.

3

12/31/2006

SB

N/A

1

3

2006-12-31

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-07-24

P1

R1

BLANK

SB

25.1

6.1. Financial sector legal reforms, regulation, and supervision

Establish a credit bureau within the Bank of Albania.

4

06/30/2007

SB

N/A

1

4

2007-06-30

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-07-24

P1

R1

BLANK

SB

29

10. Economic statistics (excluding fiscal and central bank transparency and similar measures)

Prepare advance GDP estimates for the first half of 2005.

1

03/31/2006

M

N/A

1

2006-03-31

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-07-24

P1

R1

BLANK

SB

29

10. Economic statistics (excluding fiscal and central bank transparency and similar measures)

Prepare and publish preliminary national accounts for 2004.

2

03/31/2006

M

N/A

1

2

2006-03-31

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-07-24

P1

R1

BLANK

SB

29

10. Economic statistics (excluding fiscal and central bank transparency and similar measures)

Complete the revision of national accounts for 1997-2004 and prepare preliminary national accounts for 2005.

3

11/30/2006

SB

N/A

1

3

2006-11-30

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-07-24

P1

R1

BLANK

SB

29

10. Economic statistics (excluding fiscal and central bank transparency and similar measures)

Prepare revised estimates of private transfers in the balance of payments.

4

12/31/2006

SB

N/A

1

4

2006-12-31

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-07-24

P1

R1

BLANK

SPC

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Implement the risk assessment module of the ASYCUDA system in 10 customs houses to perform inspections

1

03/31/2006

M

N/A

1

2006-03-31

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-07-24

P1

R1

BLANK

SPC

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Deploy the ASYCUDA system in 10 customs houses

2

03/31/2006

M

N/A

1

2

2006-03-31

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-07-24

P1

R1

BLANK

SPC

20.5

1.5. Debt Management

Finalize and publish a debt management strategy defining the main goals of debt management, the targets for the main characteristics of public debt, including currency composition, average maturity and modified duration, and the main debt instruments; and a time frame for implementing the debt management strategy.

1

10/31/2006

PC

N/A

1

2006-10-31

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2006-07-24

P1

R1

BLANK

SPC

24.2

5.2. Privatization, public enterprise reform and restructuring, other than pricing

KESH to meet the targets under the 2006-2008 Power Sector Action Plan for end-March 2006 with regards to collection rates and losses.

1

03/31/2006

W

At P1R1, not met, and waiver granted.

1

2006-03-31

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2007-02-02

P1

R2

BLANK

PA

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Develop and discuss with IMF staff an action plan for implementing the recommendations of the IMF technical assistance mission on tax administration.

1

Program Prior Action

M

N/A

2

1

2023-09-23

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2007-02-02

P1

R2

BLANK

PA

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Strengthen the Large Taxpayers Office (LTO) by integrating the audit of social security contributions into the LTO's audit capacity.

2

Program Prior Action

M

N/A

2

2023-09-23

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2007-02-02

P1

R2

BLANK

PA

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Strengthen the Large Taxpayers Office (LTO) by incorporating all firms meeting set criteria into the LTO

3

Program Prior Action

M

N/A

2

3

2023-09-23

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2007-02-02

P1

R2

BLANK

PA

20.8

1.8. Budget preparation (e.g., submission or approval)

Parliament to approve 2006 budget in line with program targets.

1

Program Prior Action

M

N/A

2

1

2023-09-23

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2007-02-02

P1

R2

BLANK

PA

24.2

5.2. Privatization, public enterprise reform and restructuring, other than pricing

Conclude a contract with a major development institution providing for technical assistance to (i) develop and finalize a new energy sector strategy to promote increased private sector involvement, including the privatization of electricity distribution, and (ii) provide on-going resources through mid-2007 to assist with preparing for the privatization of electricity distribution.

1

First Review Prior action

M

N/A

2

1

2023-09-23

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2007-02-02

P1

R2

BLANK

SB

20.1

1.1. Revenue measures, excluding trade policy

Increase the share of tax revenue collected by the Large Taxpayer's Office to 50 percent of all tax collected by end-June 2006.

1

06/30/2006

M

N/A

2

1

2006-06-30

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2007-02-02

P1

R2

BLANK

SB

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Prepare a feasibility study for merging small branches of the GDT and establishing bigger an more efficient branches

1

10/31/2006

M

N/A

2

1

2006-10-31

N/A

565

ALBANIA

914

PRGF-EFF

2006-01-27

2,006

2009-01-31

2,009

N/A

2007-02-02

P1

R2

BLANK

SB

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Improve VAT administration by preparing and providing to the Fund quarterly reports on the aggregate amounts of the VAT refunds requested, refunds paid and refunds rejected (within one month of the end of each quarter).

2

03/31/2006

M

Met for P1R1.

2

2006-03-31

N/A