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This report acts as a road map for the phased implementation of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) in Uzbekistan as part of reform initiatives to bolster transparency, better understand its finances, and improve decision-making. Outlining why implementing IPSAS is a long-term process, it assesses current public financial management and discusses how to close accounting standard gaps. It underscores the need for dedicated project management and identifies potential reform program risks. This report details the four-step implementation process and explains why information technology systems should be integrated to introduce IPSAS and produce a 360-degree view of the government’s financial status and performance.