01691cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF005894 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781451807424 1934-7685 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. Switzerland : Report on Observance of Standards and Codes; Fiscal Transparency Module. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2009. 1 online resource (54 pages) IMF Staff Country Reports <strong>Off-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required <strong>On-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required Electronic access restricted to authorized BRAC University faculty, staff and students This paper focuses on the observance of standards and codes on fiscal transparency for Switzerland. The assessment reveals that the fiscal role of the executive and legislative branches of government, and the legal framework for the management of federal public finances, are clearly defined. The federal budget process is governed by a precise legal framework. A coherent medium-term fiscal framework provides a clear context for budget decisions. The accuracy of macroeconomic forecasts compares favorably with private sector counterparts. There are some areas, however, where further measures could be considered. Mode of access: Internet IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2009/201 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/002/2009/201/002.2009.issue-201-en.xml IMF e-Library