[{"bbox": [96, 150, 1136, 204], "category": "Text", "text": "Compared to the PEFA indicators¹² for the comprehensiveness of the budget information, the following can be concluded:"}, {"bbox": [134, 219, 782, 248], "category": "List-item", "text": "* The budget gives a forecast of the operating result and the accrual."}, {"bbox": [134, 259, 1024, 289], "category": "List-item", "text": "* Previous year's budget outturn is given, presented in the same format as the budget proposal."}, {"bbox": [134, 300, 880, 329], "category": "List-item", "text": "* Current year's budget is presented in the same format as the budget proposal."}, {"bbox": [134, 341, 1136, 423], "category": "List-item", "text": "* Aggregated budget data for both revenue and expenditure according to the main heads of the classifications used are given, including data for the current and previous year and in addition to the detailed breakdown of revenue and expenditure estimates."}, {"bbox": [96, 432, 1136, 701], "category": "Text", "text": "The comprehensiveness of the budget information would be rated at 'A' according to PEFA indicators (PI-6). Public access to key fiscal information is secured by the Dutch Law. The Government of Saba makes available to the public in accordance with the specified time frames all basic documents and additional documents of the budget cycle (PI-10). Legislative scrutiny of the annual budget law is under the responsibility of the central Dutch government. It is done every year in time by the Island Council of Saba. (i) The legislature's review covers fiscal policies, medium-term fiscal framework and medium-term priorities as well as details of expenditure and revenue. (ii) The legislature's procedures for budget review are firmly established, comprehensive and respected. (iii) The legislature has approved the annual budget before the start of the fiscal year in each of the last three years. (iv) Clear rules to exist for in-year budget amendments by the executive, set strict limits on the extent and nature of amendments and are consistently respected (PI-27)."}, {"bbox": [96, 711, 1136, 848], "category": "Text", "text": "On the basis of this assessment, it can be concluded that there are no major weaknesses for budget preparation, publishing, execution or review, that all key budget documents are produced and timely available, and that the transparency and oversight of the budget are at a sufficient level for the sector reform programme objectives to be largely achieved. In summary, the relevant budget documentation has been published and the eligibility criterion is met."}, {"bbox": [86, 885, 607, 920], "category": "Section-header", "text": "# 3 DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION"}, {"bbox": [86, 950, 511, 983], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## 3.1 Objectives and Expected Outputs"}, {"bbox": [96, 984, 1136, 1067], "category": "Text", "text": "The Overall objective (Impact) of this Action is to achieve energy independence, equitable access to and quality of energy delivery for all the inhabitants of Saba. The Action will support the implementation of the energy sector strategy of Saba."}, {"bbox": [96, 1077, 471, 1106], "category": "Text", "text": "The Specific objectives (Outcomes) are:"}, {"bbox": [172, 1116, 765, 1145], "category": "List-item", "text": "1. Increased production of local and reliable renewable energy."}, {"bbox": [172, 1144, 580, 1171], "category": "List-item", "text": "2. Increased resilience in the energy sector"}, {"bbox": [96, 1181, 1136, 1235], "category": "Text", "text": "The induced outputs to be delivered by this Action contributing to the corresponding Specific objectives (Outcomes) are:"}, {"bbox": [172, 1246, 1136, 1326], "category": "Text", "text": "1.1 Contributing to outcome 1 (or Specific objective 1): Expanded infrastructure (power generation, energy storage, control systems, electricity grid) adequate for the supply of modern, renewable energy services."}, {"bbox": [172, 1326, 1136, 1381], "category": "Text", "text": "2.1 Contributing to outcome 2 (or Specific objective 2): Adaptation of energy infrastructures to climate change."}, {"bbox": [172, 1380, 1048, 1408], "category": "Text", "text": "2.2 Contributing to outcome 2 (or Specific objective 2): Improved efficiency of energy sources."}, {"bbox": [172, 1407, 1136, 1461], "category": "Text", "text": "2.3 Contributing to outcome 2 (or Specific objective 2): Enhanced equal opportunities in the energy sector for the population, leaving no one behind."}, {"bbox": [96, 1470, 1136, 1527], "category": "Text", "text": "The direct output to be delivered by this Action contributing to the corresponding Specific objectives (Outcomes) is to have the capacity of Saba to develop energy policy reform enhanced."}, {"bbox": [86, 1600, 1146, 1647], "category": "Footnote", "text": "¹² No PEFA has been carried out for Saba, this is an assessment made by the consultants contracted for the technical assistance set up to design/formulate this Action."}, {"bbox": [1038, 1680, 1146, 1706], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 9 of 22"}]