Eelarveprojekt

Eelarveprojekt is a term used in the public budgeting process in Estonia and some related administrative contexts to describe a draft budget document for the upcoming fiscal year. It is a planning instrument prepared by budgeting authorities, such as ministries or local government departments, and is intended to outline anticipated revenues, planned expenditures, and policy priorities.

The eelarveprojekt typically includes a revenue forecast, expenditure ceilings by function or program, proposed capital investments, debt service estimates, and contingencies. It may also contain policy notes, efficiency measures, and impact assessments that explain the rationale behind proposed funding allocations. The document is designed to guide discussions among government or council members and to provide a basis for negotiations before the final budget is adopted.

In the preparation process, the draft is created by responsible agencies and coordinated by a central budget authority or equivalent body. It is then reviewed by the government or city council and published for transparency. Public consultation and stakeholder input may accompany the process, depending on national or local practice. The eelarveprojekt is a precursor to the formal budget act or resolution; it is not legally binding in the sense of final authorization, but it shapes the decisions that lead to the adopted budget.

Overall, the eelarveprojekt serves to forecast finances, delineate priorities, and enable informed decision-making and public accountability within the budgeting cycle.