A new system for tracking government spending is set to be implemented. This change aims to make public expenditure easier to follow and compare. The accounting framework will have a standardized structure, with 70 categories for different types of spending.

The change is scheduled to take effect from April 1, 2027. It does not involve new schemes or allocations, but rather a revision of how expenditures are recorded.

Further details about this development are available, including the role of the Comptroller and Auditor General in recommending the new structure.