Follow a public rupee

Can separate financing, procurement, delivery and evidence of impact.

4 guides, in a suggested order. Read at your own pace.

1. Where does government money come from? →Taxes are only one part of a government’s receipts. Borrowing, non-tax revenue and asset-related receipts have different meanings.3 min read
2. How does the government buy work and services? →A tender announces a purchase process. An award, inspection and payment establish different stages. Follow the actual record.3 min read
3. Does a bigger budget mean a better service? →An allocation is permission to spend, not proof that a service worked. Follow the money through delivery and then test the result.3 min read
4. Did this policy actually cause the result? →A result improving after a policy does not establish how much the policy caused. Ask what would otherwise have happened and whether the comparison is credible.3 min read