Translation of "Rapport de suivi budgétaire " (French → English) :

Reports produced by the PBO in 2011–2012 included the Economic and Fiscal Outlook and related testimony; follow-up analysis and testimony on the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter; a new quarterly Expenditure Monitor report; two fiscal sustainability reports, including after changes to the Canada Health Transfer; Federal Tax Expenditures: Use, Reporting and Review; Interim Financial Reporting to Parliament in collaboration with the OECD; the Government’s Structural Budget Balance; and Fiscal Impact of Conditional Sentencing (Omnibus Crime Bill).

These can play a relevant role in enhancing timely budgetary monitoring, so as to avoid the late detection of significant budgetary errors.

Belgium, Spain, France, Malta, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Poland presented a report on action taken to correct their excessive deficits (The deadline was 1 October for all countries except Belgium, which had to submit it by 21 September.) For euro area Member States, the assessment of effective action is included in the opinion on the Draft Budgetary Plans.

However, where budgetary monitoring is subject to exceptional conditions, the Commission may request a more detailed breakdown.

Out of the 12 recommendations, 8 have been followed up in the budget, not always to the extent the forum wanted to see, but it would not be honest if I said that nothing had been done.

prepare the draft annual budget and ensure the necessary follow-up;