UN Report: Kosovo among countries meeting minimum standards of fiscal transparency

On Fiscal Transparency Report for 2025, published by the US State Department, Kosovo has been assessed as one of the countries meeting minimum requirements of fiscal transparency.

This puts Kosovo among the 71 countries that have met the standards set by the US, out of a total of 139 surveyed states and authorities, Periscopi broadcasts.

According to the report, the assessment was made based on performance during January 1st, December 31st, 2024, and included clear criteria such as:

• Publishing of key budget documents;

• Accuracy and budgetary data content;

• The functional and financial independence of the supreme audit institutions;

• Transparency in contracting and licensing for natural resources and public procurement.

The State Department stresses that these standards have been further strengthened this year, adding new requirements for the autonomy of audit institutions and for public contracts publication, especially in the natural resources sectors.

The report estimates fiscal transparency is a key component for good public financial management, helps reduce corruption, boost investor confidence, and reinforce government accountability to their citizens.

For Kosovo, this positive assessment represents an institutional success and a clear signal to international donors, businesses and citizens for more open and responsible governance.

In the same report, countries of the region, such as Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia, and Northern Macedonia are also listed as countries meeting minimum standards of fiscal transparency.