To ensure that all major aspects of the report are adequately reviewed, there might be need to involve more than two reviewers in addition The use of peer reviewers without current country knowledge is discouraged. These peer reviewers will therefore have to have a good knowledge of PFM in the country. The role of the other two peer reviewers (two PFM independent institutions) is to provide an independent review of whether the data and evidence is credible and reflect reality on the ground.The role of the PEFA Secretariat is to ensure that the PEFA Framework has been applied correctly, including that scoring is adequately evidenced and that the report structure and content follows the guidance provided.The role of government is to verify that data and evidence is correct and complete and assess whether conclusions and scoring reflect reality as experienced by government.It is most effective where the reviewers, either individually or collectively, have a sound knowledge of the PEFA framework and the country or SNG being assessed. Peer review of a PEFA report is intended to provide an independent assessment of the report content. STEP 7: PEER REVIEW AND REFINEMENT OF THE DRAFT REPORT Following discussion of the findings with government officials, the assessment team will finalize the first draft of the report for peer review. It is good practice to present the preliminary PEFA findings (including both scores and preliminary analysis) to the government. This can help with early identification of any gaps in data or additional data required to corroborate the information that has been collected. Initial data request letter and data template 55ĪTs will also usually commence scoring and drafting the narrative of section 3 of the report (assessment of PFM performance). Guidance on the preparation of a PEFA Assessment Concept Note or Terms of Reference 45 Annex 1.4.
Summary table: 10 Steps for planning, implementing and using PEFA 34 Annex1.2. Specify the communication and reporting requirements 19 PHASE TWO: FIELD WORK 20 STEP4: ASSESSMENT LAUNCH 20 4.1 High level briefing to senior officials 21 4.2 Assessment launch and workshop 21 STEP 5: DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS 22 5.1 In-country data collection 22 5.2 Data analysis and initial scoring of indicators 22 5.3 Field work exit presentation: initial finding and data gaps 23 PHASE THREE: THE PEFA REPORT 24 STEP 6: DRAFT PEFA REPORT 24 6.1 Prepare initial draft PEFA report 24 STEP 7: PEER REVIEW AND REFINEMENT OF THE DRAFT REPORT 25 7.1 Submit draft report for peer review 25 7.2 Response to peer review and comments matrix 26 7.3 Revised draft submitted to peer reviewers for follow-up review 26 STEP 8: FINAL PEFA REPORT AND PUBLICATION 26 8.1 Presentation of final draft PEFA report to Government 26 8.2 Submission of final draft report to PEFA Secretariat (PEFA Check) 26 8.3 Government approval of final PEFA report 26 8.4 Publication of the final 26 PHASE FOUR: PFM REFORM ACTION 28 STEP 9: REFORM DIALOGUE 28 9.1 Key issues for the reform dialogue 29 9.2 Managing the dialogue 29 9.3 Reform design, planning and implementation 30 9.4 Review and approval of reform plans or initiatives 31 STEP 10: MONITORING AND FOLLOW-UP 31 10.1 Monitor PFM reform progress over time using PEFA 31 10.2 Review and refine action 32 ANNEXES 33 Annex1.1. Prepare schedule/agenda for the field work 19 3.4. Preparation for the PEFA Check 16 STEP 3: PREPARE FOR THE ASSESSMENT 16 3.1 Mobilize the assessment team 17 3.2 Identify data requirements and source 18 3.3. Prepare a draft concept note or terms of reference 14 2.2. Appoint a government liaison officer 13 STEP2: DEVELOP THE CONCEPT NOTE OR TERMS OF REFERENCE 13 2.1. Identify resource requirements and funding sources 11 1.4. Initiate dialogue on the need for a PEFAassessment 10 1.2. PREFACE LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS PHASE ONE: PLANNNING THE PEFA ASSESSMENT 8 STEP 1: DIALOGUE ON THE NEED FOR A PEFA ASSESSMENT 8 1.1.