THE REFORM OF THE INSTITUTIONAL ASPECTS THAT UNDERLIE THE FORMATION OF EXPENDITURE, THE CONTROLS AND THE ACQUISITION OF THE MEANS FOR FINANCING IT

The reform in accounting of 1978 did not succeed in creating the conditions required to bring under control public spending and the deficit. New institutional, administrative and budget structures are needed - without changes to Article 81 of the Constitution - that render both Government and Administration more responsible before Parliament. Such a reform is indispensable if the crisis in the public budget is to be contained and if the challenge posed by European unity is to be met.