Russia
Constitution of Russia 1993 Arts. 57, 101-106, 114 (rev. 2020); Budget Code No. 145-FZ (1998, as amended through 2025); Federal Law No. 41-FZ on Accounts Chamber (2013); Federal Law No. 44-FZ on Procurement System (2013); Federal Law No. 273-FZ on Anti-Corruption (2008)
Konstituciya RF Arts. 57, 101-106, 114 (1993, rev. 2020); BC RF No. 145-FZ (31.07.1998, in force 01.07.2000, amend. through 2025); Feder. Zakon No. 41-FZ (Schyotnaya Palata, 05.04.2013); Feder. Zakon No. 44-FZ (kontraktnaya sistema zakupok, 05.04.2013, in force 01.01.2014); Feder. Zakon No. 273-FZ (Anti-Corruption, 25.12.2008)
Russia's national fiscal transparency framework rests on the Constitution (1993, revised 2020) Arts. 57, 101-106, and 114, and the Budget Code (BC) No. 145-FZ (1998, in force 1 July 2000, as amended through 2025). BC Art. 192 mandates 1 October budget submission to State Duma (92 days). The Schyotnaya Palata (Accounts Chamber) — Federal Law No. 41-FZ (2013) — is the SAI with State Duma appointment, publishing audit reports publicly (ach.gov.ru). Russia has NO standalone independent fiscal institution (IFI) and no legislative budget office. Federal Law No. 44-FZ (2013) governs public procurement (mandatory e-procurement). Federal Law No. 273-FZ (Anti-Corruption 2008) mandates public official income/property declarations (salary_disclosure_required=True, scope='executives'). Active BC Art. 264 quarterly reporting obligation. National Wealth Fund (NWF) surplus disposal transparency rules published (surplus_disposal_transparency=True). Pension Fund annual reporting (pension_liability_disclosure=True). OBS 2021: T=74 (13th globally — highest in cluster, reflecting relatively advanced legal framework despite political constraints). Active international sanctions regime (2022+) has not altered the domestic statutory framework assessed here. Source gaps: budget.gov.ru accessible and confirms primary framework; BC primary text from secondary academic sources. Currency: RUB (Russian ruble); fiscal year: calendar year.
Transparency Requirements
Budget Publicationmax 12 pts
| Budget publication required | ✓ Yes |
|---|---|
| Budget published online | ✓ Yes |
| Budget publication timeline | 92 days before fiscal year |
| Machine-readable budget format | — |
| Draft budget required before adoption | ✓ Yes |
Expenditure Disclosuremax 12 pts
| Expenditure disclosure required | ✓ Yes |
|---|---|
| Expenditure granularity | department |
| Public expenditure portal required | — |
| Expenditure reporting frequency | quarterly |
Independent Auditmax 12 pts
| Audit required | ✓ Yes |
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| Auditor independent of entity | ✓ Yes |
| Auditor selection method | appointed independent |
| Audit frequency | annual |
| Audit reports public | ✓ Yes |
| Audit scope | financial performance |
Contract & Procurementmax 10 pts
| Public bidding required | ✓ Yes |
|---|---|
| Contract publication required | ✓ Yes |
| Bid award disclosure | ✓ Yes |
| Beneficial ownership disclosure | No |
Debt & Liability Disclosuremax 10 pts
| Debt disclosure required | ✓ Yes |
|---|---|
| Pension liability disclosure | ✓ Yes |
| Contingent liability disclosure | ✓ Yes |
| Voter approval required for new debt | No |
Fiscal Reporting Frequencymax 10 pts
| Interim reporting required | ✓ Yes |
|---|---|
| Interim reporting frequency | quarterly |
| Year-end report deadline | 180 days after fiscal year |
| Citizens budget required | No |
Enforcement & Oversightmax 10 pts
| Non-compliance penalties | ✓ Yes |
|---|---|
| Fiscal oversight body | No |
| Whistleblower protections | ✓ Yes |
| Legislative budget office | No |
Revenue & Tax Transparencymax 8 pts
| Tax expenditure reporting | — |
|---|---|
| Revenue forecasting required | ✓ Yes |
| Tax rate publication | ✓ Yes |
| Fee schedule publication | — |
Compensation & Payrollmax 8 pts
| Salary disclosure required | ✓ Yes |
|---|---|
| Salary disclosure scope | executives |
| Pension benefit disclosure | — |
| Overtime reporting | — |
Capital & Asset Disclosuremax 8 pts
| Capital plan required | ✓ Yes |
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| Asset inventory required | — |
| Surplus asset disposal transparency | ✓ Yes |