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mechanism should be established to ensure that administrative data used for GFS compilation is adequate and consistently applied. 4. Serviceability • To improve Government Finance Statistics (GFS), it is recommended to enhance full compliance with IMF standard, strengthen consistency across statistical frameworks, and establish a clear revision policy shared with users. Staff training and advanced technology should be leveraged for accuracy and timeliness, while stakeholder engagement and transparent communication about revisions will build trust and understanding. 5. Accessibility • To improve Government Finance Statistical outputs, ensure clear and user- friendly presentation of data, including well-structured text, tables, and charts. Provide comprehensive documentation on concepts, methodologies, and data sources, and clearly annotate any deviations from international standards. Regularly review techniques, seek user feedback, and train staff to maintain high-quality and transparent statistics.
- References
- IMF Data Quality Assessment Framework (DQAF) for Government Finance Statistics and Public Sector Debt Statistics 2012
- Government Finance Statistics Manual 2014
- The Statistics Act, CAP. 351 (R.E 2019)
- NBS Strategic Plan 2021/22-2025/26
- Tanzania Statistical Master Plan 2022/23 – 2026/27 (TSMP II)
- Tanzania Data Quality Assurance Framework (TDQAF) for Official Statistics 2024
- Manual for Strengthening and Integrating Administrative Data into National Official Statistics in Tanzania 2024
- Generic Statistical Business Process Model 2019
- Advance Release Calendar
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- NBS Staff Regulation, Scheme of Service