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

2005-02-28

P1

R5

BLANK

SB

20.3

1.3. Expenditure measures, including arrears clearance

Prepare quarterly reports (within one month of the end of each quarter) identifying progress in and plans for the clearance of external arrears, and updating the stock of external arrears.

13

03/31/2003

M

Met for P1R2.

5

13

2003-03-31

N/A

507

ALBANIA

914

PRGF

2002-06-21

2,002

2005-06-06

2,005

2005-11-20

N/A

2005-02-28

P1

R5

BLANK

SB

20.3

1.3. Expenditure measures, including arrears clearance

Prepare quarterly reports (within one month of the end of each quarter) identifying progress in and plans for the clearance of external arrears, and updating the stock of external arrears.

13

09/30/2003

M

Met for P1R3.

5

13

2003-09-30

N/A

507

ALBANIA

914

PRGF

2002-06-21

2,002

2005-06-06

2,005

2005-11-20

N/A

2005-02-28

P1

R5

BLANK

SB

20.3

1.3. Expenditure measures, including arrears clearance

Prepare quarterly reports (within one month of the end of each quarter) identifying progress in and plans for the clearance of external arrears, and updating the stock of external arrears.

13

03/31/2004

M

Met for P1R4.

5

13

2004-03-31

N/A

507

ALBANIA

914

PRGF

2002-06-21

2,002

2005-06-06

2,005

2005-11-20

N/A

2005-02-28

P1

R5

BLANK

SB

20.3

1.3. Expenditure measures, including arrears clearance

Prepare quarterly reports (within one month of the end of each quarter) identifying progress in and plans for the clearance of external arrears, and updating the stock of external arrears.

13

09/30/2004

M

Met for P1R5.

5

13

2004-09-30

N/A

507

ALBANIA

914

PRGF

2002-06-21

2,002

2005-06-06

2,005

2005-11-20

N/A

2005-02-28

P1

R5

BLANK

SB

20.3

1.3. Expenditure measures, including arrears clearance

Prepare quarterly reports (within one month of the end of each quarter) identifying progress in and plans for the clearance of external arrears, and updating the stock of external arrears.

13

Quarterly

SB

N/A

5

13

2023-09-23

N/A

507

ALBANIA

914

PRGF

2002-06-21

2,002

2005-06-06

2,005

2005-11-20

N/A

2005-02-28

P1

R5

BLANK

SB

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Safeguard the efficient use of nonconcessional project loans through: (i) conducting an independent feasibility study for any large project (as defined in the TMU) financed through non concessional borrowing.

11

06/30/2004

M

Met for P1R4.

5

11

2004-06-30

N/A

507

ALBANIA

914

PRGF

2002-06-21

2,002

2005-06-06

2,005

2005-11-20

N/A

2005-02-28

P1

R5

BLANK

SB

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Safeguard the efficient use of nonconcessional project loans through: (i) conducting an independent feasibility study for any large project (as defined in the TMU) financed through non concessional borrowing.

11

12/31/2004

M

Met for P1R5.

5

11

2004-12-31

N/A

507

ALBANIA

914

PRGF

2002-06-21

2,002

2005-06-06

2,005

2005-11-20

N/A

2005-02-28

P1

R5

BLANK

SB

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Safeguard the efficient use of nonconcessional project loans through: (i) conducting an independent feasibility study for any large project (as defined in the TMU) financed through non concessional borrowing.

11

Continuous

SB

Introduced at P1R3.

5

11

2023-09-23

N/A

507

ALBANIA

914

PRGF

2002-06-21

2,002

2005-06-06

2,005

2005-11-20

N/A

2005-02-28

P1

R5

BLANK

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

06/30/2004

M

Met for P1R4.

5

12

2004-06-30

N/A

507

ALBANIA

914

PRGF

2002-06-21

2,002

2005-06-06

2,005

2005-11-20

N/A

2005-02-28

P1

R5

BLANK

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.

5

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

2005-02-28

P1

R5

BLANK

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

SB

Introduced at P1R3.

5

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

2005-02-28

P1

R5

BLANK

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

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

2005-02-28

P1

R5

BLANK

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

5

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

2005-02-28

P1

R5

BLANK

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

At R1, new test date for end-October 2002

5

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

2005-02-28

P1

R5

BLANK

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

5

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

2005-02-28

P1

R5

BLANK

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.

5

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

2005-02-28

P1

R5

BLANK

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.

5

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

2005-02-28

P1

R5

BLANK

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.

5

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

2005-02-28

P1

R5

BLANK

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.

5

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

2005-02-28

P1

R5

BLANK

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.

5

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

2005-02-28

P1

R5

BLANK

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

5

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

2005-02-28

P1

R5

BLANK

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.

5

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

2005-02-28

P1

R5

BLANK

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

At R1, not met. Modified to "To promote the privatization process: complete the transfer of pension functions…" end-March 2003 SB.

5

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

2005-02-28

P1

R5

BLANK

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.

5

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

2005-02-28

P1

R5

BLANK

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

5

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

2005-02-28

P1

R5

BLANK

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

5

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

2005-02-28

P1

R5

BLANK

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.

5

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

2005-02-28

P1

R5

BLANK

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

SB

N/A

5

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

2005-02-28

P1

R5

BLANK

SB

29

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

Completion of preliminary 2003 national accounts

2

03/31/2005

SB

N/A

5

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

2005-02-28

P1

R5

BLANK

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.

5

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

2005-02-28

P1

R5

BLANK

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

SB

N/A

5

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

2005-02-28

P1

R5

BLANK

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

N/A

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

2005-02-28

P1

R5

BLANK

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.

5

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

2005-02-28

P1

R5

BLANK

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.

5

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

2005-02-28

P1

R5

BLANK

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.

5

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

2005-02-28

P1

R5

BLANK

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

PC

N/A

5

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

2005-02-28

P1

R5

BLANK

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). No waiver needed because the modification took place before the test date. Additionally, the modification was approved by the Board.

5

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

2005-02-28

P1

R5

BLANK

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

5

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

2005-02-28

P1

R5

BLANK

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.

5

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

2005-02-28

P1

R5

BLANK

SPC

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Deployment of the ASYCUDA system in 5 customs houses.

4

03/31/2005

PC

N/A

5

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

2005-02-28

P1

R5

BLANK

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

PC

N/A

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

2005-02-28

P1

R5

BLANK

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.

5

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

2005-02-28

P1

R5

BLANK

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.

5

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

2005-02-28

P1

R5

BLANK

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

5

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

2005-02-28

P1

R5

BLANK

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

5

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

2005-02-28

P1

R5

BLANK

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

PC

N/A

5

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

2005-02-28

P1

R5

BLANK

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

PC

N/A

5

4

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

PA

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Parliament to pass legislation to close duty-free shops at all land crossings in border areas to reduce scope for smuggling and tax evasion.

1

First Review Prior action

M

Previously an SPC.

6

1

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

PA

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

The ASYCUDA computer administration system to be made operational in the Durrës port.

2

Fourth Review Prior action

M

Previously an SPC.

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

PA

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Implement the risk assessment module of the ASYCUDA system in the Tirana and Durrës customs houses to perform inspections.

3

Sixth Review Prior action

M

Previously an SB.

6

3

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

PA

20.3

1.3. Expenditure measures, including arrears clearance

Prepare the first comprehensive quarterly report updating the stock of external arrears as of end-March 2002, and identifying progress in, and plans for the clearance of external arrears.

1

Program Prior Action

M

N/A

6

1

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

PA

20.3

1.3. Expenditure measures, including arrears clearance

Finalize domestic process for the external arrears rescheduling agreement with Russia and pay the already scheduled amounts (interest and principle).

2

Program Prior Action

M

N/A

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

PA

20.3

1.3. Expenditure measures, including arrears clearance

Develop expenditure contingencies for the second half of 2003-in close consultation with line ministries and in line with the NSSED-and submit these to IMF staff.

3

Second Review Prior action

M

N/A

6

3

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

PA

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.

4

Third Review Prior action

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

PA

20.8

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

Parliament to approve amendments to the 2002 budget consistent with the revised Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies.

1

Program Prior Action

M

N/A

6

1

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

PA

20.8

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

Parliament to approve the 2003 budget consistent with this Supplementary Memorandum of Financial and Economic Policies.

2

First Review Prior action

M

N/A

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

PA

20.8

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

Parliament to approve the 2004 budget consistent with the Supplementary Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies.

3

Third Review Prior action

M

N/A

6

3

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

PA

21.1

2.1. Central bank operations and reforms

The Bank of Albania to pay the salaries of all its professional staff through the banking system

1

Fourth Review Prior action

M

N/A

6

1

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

PA

24.2

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

Meet the targets to end-April 2002, on a cummulative basis, consistent with the two-year action plan for the electricity sector reform.

1

Program Prior Action

M

N/A

6

1

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

PA

25.2

6.2. Restructuring and privatization of financial institutions

Allocate the proceeds from the sale of the Savings Bank in accordance with the attached Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies

1

Fourth Review Prior action

M

N/A

6

1

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

20.1

1.1. Revenue measures, excluding trade policy

Extend the tax base through: a) introducing environmental taxes (by September 1, 2002) and a tax on the ownership of agricultural land (by October 1, 2002).

4

10/31/2002

MOD-DATE

At P1R2, delayed to 1/03.

6

4

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

20.1

1.1. Revenue measures, excluding trade policy

Extend the tax base through: a) introducing environmental taxes (by September 1, 2002) and a tax on the ownership of agricultural land (by October 1, 2002).

4

01/31/2003

M

N/A

6

4

2003-01-31

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

SB

20.1

1.1. Revenue measures, excluding trade policy

Extend the tax base through: b) increasing the number of registered taxpayers from 47,000 at end-2001 to 57,000 at end-2002.

6

12/31/2002

MD

Completed by September 2003

6

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

20.1

1.1. Revenue measures, excluding trade policy

Clear overdue VAT refunds originating prior to June 2004 by allocating to this end 1 percent of VAT gross revenue on a quarterly basis

19

Quarterly

M

N/A

6

19

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

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Internal Audit Unit to produce quarterly reports on the functioning of customs system, including specific recommendations for the remedy of identified shortcomings, and Director-General to send reports on corrective measures taken by the Customs Department.

1

09/30/2002

M

Met for P1R1.

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

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Internal Audit Unit to produce quarterly reports on the functioning of customs system, including specific recommendations for the remedy of identified shortcomings, and Director-General to send reports on corrective measures taken by the Customs Department.

1

03/31/2003

M

Met for P1R2.

6

1

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

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Internal Audit Unit to produce quarterly reports on the functioning of customs system, including specific recommendations for the remedy of identified shortcomings, and Director-General to send reports on corrective measures taken by the Customs Department.

1

09/30/2003

M

Met for P1R3.

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

SB

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Internal Audit Unit to produce quarterly reports on the functioning of customs system, including specific recommendations for the remedy of identified shortcomings, and Director-General to send reports on corrective measures taken by the Customs Department.

1

07/14/2004

CAN

Cancelled at P1R4.

6

1

2004-07-14

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

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Internal Audit Unit to produce quarterly reports on the functioning of customs system, including specific recommendations for the remedy of identified shortcomings, and Director-General to send reports on corrective measures taken by the Customs Department.

1

Quarterly

CAN

Cancelled at P1R4.

6

1

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

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

The Tax Department to prepare quarterly reports on the controls of the use of cash registers and penalties imposed on misusers.

2

09/30/2002

M

Met for P1R1.

6

2

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

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

The Tax Department to prepare quarterly reports on the controls of the use of cash registers and penalties imposed on misusers.

2

03/31/2003

M

Met for P1R2.

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

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

The Tax Department to prepare quarterly reports on the controls of the use of cash registers and penalties imposed on misusers.

2

09/30/2003

M

Met for P1R3.

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

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

The Tax Department to prepare quarterly reports on the controls of the use of cash registers and penalties imposed on misusers.

2

07/14/2004

CAN

Cancelled at P1R4.

6

2

2004-07-14

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

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

The Tax Department to prepare quarterly reports on the controls of the use of cash registers and penalties imposed on misusers.

2

Quarterly

CAN

Cancelled at P1R4.

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

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Draft and implement an action plan jointly prepared by Tax and Customs Departments to reduce fiscal evasion through underinvoicing.

3

06/30/2002

M

N/A

6

3

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

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

To strengthen tax and customs administration: recruit around 40 additional appropriately skilled and experienced staff in the Tax Department's headquarters; revise procedures and manuals for the enforced collection of taxes; and establish a post-clearance control unit with a staff of up to 10 senior inspectors, concentrating on valuation, classification, origin, exemption, and suspension claims, while updating reference prices regularly.

5

05/31/2003

MOD-SB

At P1R2, completed, except for: "Establish a post-clearance control unit with a staff of up to 10 senior inspectors, concentrating on valuation, classification, origin, exemption, and suspension claims, while updating reference prices regularly. (7/2003)."

6

5

2003-05-31

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

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Improve governance and transparency in the delivery of fiscal policy, in line with the recommendations of the fiscal ROSC, by: i) ensuring the consistency of VAT and customs duties laws in time for the 2004 budget law to reduce discretion.

7

12/31/2003

MOD-SB

At P1R3, modified to "Strengthen tax and customs administration through: iv) redrafting the VAT and customs laws and regulations to ensure consistency in time for the 2005 budget." with 10/31/04 test date.

6

7

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

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Establish a post-clearance control unit with a staff of up to 10 senior inspectors, concentrating on valuation, classification, origin, exemption, and suspension claims, while updating reference prices regularly.

9

07/31/2003

M

N/A

6

9

2003-07-31

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

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Strengthen tax and customs administration through: i) improving the VAT refunds process by reporting on the stock of VAT refunds claimed and refunds paid out every month.

11

06/30/2004

M

Met for P1R4.

6

11

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

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Strengthen tax and customs administration through: i) improving the VAT refunds process by reporting on the stock of VAT refunds claimed and refunds paid out every month.

11

01/31/2005

PM

Partially met for P1R5.

6

11

2005-01-31

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

SB

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Strengthen tax and customs administration through: i) improving the VAT refunds process by reporting on the stock of VAT refunds claimed and refunds paid out every month.

11

Monthly

SB

Introduced at P1R3, continuous as of 3/31/2004.

6

11

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

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Strengthen tax and customs administration through: ii) implementing the recommendations of the integrity audit of the ASYCUDA computer administration system in the Tirana customs office and the Durres port.

12

06/30/2004

CAN

Cancelled at P1R4.

6

12

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

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Strengthen tax and customs administration through: iii) improving fiscal reporting by completing the computerization of the regional treasury offices.

13

09/30/2004

CAN

Cancelled at P1R4.

6

13

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

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Prepare quarterly reports on the aggregate amounts of the VAT refunds requested, refunds paid and refunds rejected.

14

Quarterly

M

Introduced at P1R5.

6

14

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

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Establishing at the Treasury a separate account for VAT refunds, funded with around 5 percent of gross VAT receipts already collected, and requiring the GDT to report on VAT refunds along with the monthly publication of data on revenue collected.

20

Continuous

MOD-SB

Continuous as of 6/30/2003. At P1R3, modified to: "Strengthen tax and customs administration through: i) improving the VAT refunds process by reporting on the stock of VAT refunds claimed and refunds paid out every month.(continuous)"

6

20

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

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Strengthen tax and customs administration through: iv) redrafting the VAT and customs laws and regulations to ensure consistency in time for the 2005 budget.

21

10/31/2004

M

Met for P1R5.

6

21

2004-10-31

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

20.3

1.3. Expenditure measures, including arrears clearance

With regard to arrears within the public sector: a) finalize the recording of inter-enterprise arrears and tax arrears, complete the reconciliation process, and bilateral memoranda of understanding indicating the amount of net overdue payables/receivables as of December 31, 2001; and b) determine the amount of inter-enterprise arrears that can be cancelled through multilateral nettings.

1

10/31/2002

MOD-SB

At P1R1, conditionality was strengthened to: "Determine the amount of domestic arrears within the public sector that can be cancelled through government-assisted multilateral repayments and design strategies for promoting the full and timely payment of all obligations contracted thereafter" (3/31/2003).

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

20.3

1.3. Expenditure measures, including arrears clearance

Determine the amount of domestic arrears within the public sector that can be cancelled through government-assisted multilateral repayments and design strategies for promoting the full and timely payment of all obligations contracted thereafter.

3

03/31/2003

MOD-SPC

At time of P1R2, conditionality was strengthened, and changed to a performance criterion: "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" (9/30/2003).

6

3

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

20.3

1.3. Expenditure measures, including arrears clearance

Submit to Parliament for ratification the protocol agreements for restructuring of arrears with Hungary.

9

12/31/2003

M

N/A

6

9

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

20.3

1.3. Expenditure measures, including arrears clearance

Adopt a government decision not to release up to Lek 1 billion from each of the reserve fund and contingency fund by the amount that final tax revenue collected in 2003 by the GDT, GDC, and SSI (including taxes collected on behalf of local government) falls short of Lek 144.5 billion

10

06/30/2004

M

N/A

6

10

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

20.3

1.3. Expenditure measures, including arrears clearance

Prepare quarterly reports (within one month of the end of each quarter) identifying progress in and plans for the clearance of external arrears, and updating the stock of external arrears.

13

09/30/2002

M

Met for P1R1.

6

13

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

20.3

1.3. Expenditure measures, including arrears clearance

Prepare quarterly reports (within one month of the end of each quarter) identifying progress in and plans for the clearance of external arrears, and updating the stock of external arrears.

13

03/31/2003

M

Met for P1R2.

6

13

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

20.3

1.3. Expenditure measures, including arrears clearance

Prepare quarterly reports (within one month of the end of each quarter) identifying progress in and plans for the clearance of external arrears, and updating the stock of external arrears.

13

09/30/2003

M

Met for P1R3.

6

13

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

20.3

1.3. Expenditure measures, including arrears clearance

Prepare quarterly reports (within one month of the end of each quarter) identifying progress in and plans for the clearance of external arrears, and updating the stock of external arrears.

13

03/31/2004

M

Met for P1R4.

6

13

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

SB

20.3

1.3. Expenditure measures, including arrears clearance

Prepare quarterly reports (within one month of the end of each quarter) identifying progress in and plans for the clearance of external arrears, and updating the stock of external arrears.

13

09/30/2004

M

Met for P1R5.

6

13

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

20.3

1.3. Expenditure measures, including arrears clearance

Prepare quarterly reports (within one month of the end of each quarter) identifying progress in and plans for the clearance of external arrears, and updating the stock of external arrears.

13

Quarterly

M

N/A

6

13

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

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Safeguard the efficient use of nonconcessional project loans through: (i) conducting an independent feasibility study for any large project (as defined in the TMU) financed through non concessional borrowing.

11

06/30/2004

M

Met for P1R4.

6

11

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

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Safeguard the efficient use of nonconcessional project loans through: (i) conducting an independent feasibility study for any large project (as defined in the TMU) financed through non concessional borrowing.

11

12/31/2004

M

Met for P1R5.

6

11

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: (i) conducting an independent feasibility study for any large project (as defined in the TMU) financed through non concessional borrowing.

11

Continuous

M

Introduced at P1R3.

6

11

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

20.6

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

06/30/2004

M

Met for P1R4.

6

12

2004-06-30

N/A