FORMATION OF THE REVENUE PART OF THE LOCAL BUDGETS OF UKRAINE UNDER THE CONDITIONS OF THE MARTIAL LAW

Abstract

Purpose. The purpose of the article is to study the structure and volume of revenues of local budgets of Ukraine during martial law, comparing them with pre-war indicators to determine possible additional sources of revenue at the level of local self-government. Methodology of research. In the research process, general scientific and empirical methods based on a systemic approach were used. The methods of statistical data processing and grouping were used to analyse the dynamics of tax and non-tax revenues of local budgets, as well as the method of system analysis. Findings. The article examines and analyses the dynamics and structure of revenues of local budgets of Ukraine under martial law. The negative impact of a full-scale war on the revenues of local budgets, in particular on non-tax revenues, revenues from capital operations and inter-budgetary transfers, has been established. To ensure the financial stability of local authorities, the authors proposed reserve sources of income, such as the employment of internally displaced persons, the creation of new jobs, including through the relocation of business entities, the elimination of shortcomings in the management of communal enterprises and their removal from unprofitability, more effective management of land resources, in particular, review of existing lease agreements, inventory, systematic land accounting, timely review of rent, formation of a base of tax payers for land, etc. Originality. This article provides a detailed analysis of the influence of martial law on the formation of the revenue part of local budgets of Ukraine, taking into account the latest statistical data and legislative changes. In addition, a number of reserve sources of income for local budgets are proposed, which can be used to ensure the stability of financial resources in the conditions of martial law. Practical value. The results of this study can be used for the development of effective mechanisms for the formation of the revenue part of local budgets in the conditions of martial law and ensuring the stability of finances at the local level. Key words: local budgets, revenues of local budgets, tax revenues, non-tax revenues, revenues from capital transactions, inter-budget transfers