1- Department of Public Administration, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
2- Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management and Accounting, Allamah Tabatabaei University, Tehran, Iran ,dhp748@gmail.com
3- Department of Business Administration, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
4- Department of Public Administration, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
2- Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management and Accounting, Allamah Tabatabaei University, Tehran, Iran ,
3- Department of Business Administration, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
4- Department of Public Administration, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
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Objectives: Budgeting process is the most effective tool in the administration of public affairs of a country, which is full of complexities and various issues. This study aimed to explore the experiences of the representatives of the Islamic Consultative Assembly to identify obstacles to effective budgeting in the legislative process.
Methodology: The study was conducted with a qualitative approach and content analysis method. The participants included fifteen representatives of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, who were selected through a purposeful method. To identify in-depth multidimensional obstacles in the process of reviewing and approving the annual budget bill, we used semi-structured interviews to collect data. Data collection and analysis were conducted simultaneously and continued until data saturation and identification of the main obstacles to effective budgeting.
Findings: The research findings include five main categories: lack of transparency and accountability; lack of competence of representatives in legislation issues; personal, partisan and constituency interests; budget manipulation; legal obstacles; and public advocacy. These findings indicate the existence of multiple barriers to transparency, representation, and competence, along with the influence of personal and/or partisan interests, and budget manipulation practices that arise from systemic inefficiency, political dynamics, and conflicts of interest among individuals, institutions, and multiple groups.
Originality: This research, with a qualitative approach and based on the authentic experience of parliamentarians, has identified multidimensional barriers to effective budgeting in the legislative system. Its value lies in providing practical insight to improve the transparency, accountability, and efficiency of the country’s budgeting process.
Implications: Incorporating knowledge from legislators’ experiences in budgeting policies can provide a fairer and more effective framework to strengthen the country’s sovereignty and secure national interests.
Methodology: The study was conducted with a qualitative approach and content analysis method. The participants included fifteen representatives of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, who were selected through a purposeful method. To identify in-depth multidimensional obstacles in the process of reviewing and approving the annual budget bill, we used semi-structured interviews to collect data. Data collection and analysis were conducted simultaneously and continued until data saturation and identification of the main obstacles to effective budgeting.
Findings: The research findings include five main categories: lack of transparency and accountability; lack of competence of representatives in legislation issues; personal, partisan and constituency interests; budget manipulation; legal obstacles; and public advocacy. These findings indicate the existence of multiple barriers to transparency, representation, and competence, along with the influence of personal and/or partisan interests, and budget manipulation practices that arise from systemic inefficiency, political dynamics, and conflicts of interest among individuals, institutions, and multiple groups.
Originality: This research, with a qualitative approach and based on the authentic experience of parliamentarians, has identified multidimensional barriers to effective budgeting in the legislative system. Its value lies in providing practical insight to improve the transparency, accountability, and efficiency of the country’s budgeting process.
Implications: Incorporating knowledge from legislators’ experiences in budgeting policies can provide a fairer and more effective framework to strengthen the country’s sovereignty and secure national interests.
Keywords: Budget Legislation, Annual Budget Approval, Effective Budgeting, Content Analysis, Qualitative Research Method.
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