Fiscal policy of the United States half of what it was in 2004 and the budget appeared well on its way to balance once again. Fiscal policy is the application of taxation and government spending to influence economic performance. The main aim of adopting fiscal policy instruments is to promote sustainable growth in the economy and reduce the poverty levels within the community. In the past, fiscal policy instruments were used solve the economic crisis such as the great recession and during the financial crisis. They are effective in jump-starting growth, supporting the financial systems, and mitigating the economic crisis on the vulnerable groups especially the
Fiscal transparency efficiency, equity, effectiveness, stability and sustainability of fiscal policies. This in turn enhances the likelihood that fiscal policies will have positive economic, social and environmental impacts. • Global Initiative for Fiscal Transparency (GIFT)<br> - GIFT's Resources and Publications.<br> - High Principles on Fiscal Transparency.<br> - Principles of Public Participation in Fiscal Policy.<br> - GIFT’s Guide on Principles and Mechanisms of Public Participation in Fiscal Policy.<br> • The World Bank - Fiscal Transparency<br> • IMF - Fiscal Transparency: (Fiscal Transparency Code, Fiscal Transparency Evaluation, Fiscal Transparency Manual and Natural Resource Guide)<br> • Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA)<br> • The Extractive