Commune/Sangkat Budget Monitoring System Expanded Nationwide with Training for 1,652 Communes

PHNOM PENH, September 15, 2026 – The Commune/Sangkat Budget Monitoring System, a digital platform designed to make local budgets more transparent and accessible, was the focus of a workshop held on September 14, marking an important step toward greater openness in how public funds are planned and spent at the local level.

The system was developed by the Ministry of Interior in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy and Finance, with technical support from UNICEF. Public budgets are a vital source of funding for essential services that children and communities rely on, including education, healthcare, child protection, and social support.

Since its official launch in December 2025, 1,652 communes and sangkats across 210 districts in 25 provinces nationwide have been trained to use the system, helping local officials better understand the processes of planning and budgeting public expenditures. This work is supported by the Australian Government through the ACCESS 2 programme, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and the United Nations Joint SDG Fund.

The budget monitoring system is available for the public to explore through the web-based platform at https://cscitizenbudget.interior.gov.kh/ or via the 'CS Citizen Budget' mobile app.

— Source: Ministry of Interior / UNICEF Cambodia

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Reported by The Khmer Today