Background
The meeting on 30 June 2026 formed part of the interagency process for refining Cambodia’s budgetary legal framework ahead of the 2025 management period. The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) is responsible for drafting and coordinating national budget laws and for presenting budget bills to the Council of Ministers for consideration.
The Accounting and Auditing Regulator (ACAR) provides technical review and stakeholder coordination on public financial governance matters that affect budget execution. The draft Law on Payment of the General State Budget for Management 2025 focuses on the legal framework governing payment procedures and the institutional arrangements for agencies that execute public disbursements.
Scope of Application
The draft law and the consultation process apply to ministries, institutions, and subordinate units that participate in execution of the general state budget. Officials from MEF, ACAR, and management-level representatives of ministries and agencies participated in the Second Discussion Meeting via Zoom, as recorded in the ACAR notice.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The meeting was the second round of stakeholder discussion on the draft Law on Payment of the General State Budget for Management 2025 and was convened under the presidency of H.E. Dr. Chou Kimleng, Secretary of State of the MEF. H.E. Bou Tharin, Director General of ACAR, authorised the attendance of ACAR technical staff; Mr. Toem Satya, Director of the General Affairs Department, participated alongside senior technical officials.
Participants reviewed the draft’s technical content and exchanged comments through the online consultation format; the session was convened to gather technical input rather than to enact final approval.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
Changes to the legal framework for state payment procedures can affect the timing and conditions of government disbursements to contractors, suppliers, and service providers. Businesses that contract with public agencies should monitor the draft law’s progress because amendments to payment authority or certification procedures may alter invoicing, verification, and cash-flow expectations for government-funded projects.
Official Source
Source: Accounting and Auditing Regulator (ACAR) Facebook post dated 30 June 2026 — Second Discussion Meeting on the draft Law on Payment of the General State Budget for Management 2025. Original post: https://www.facebook.com/acarcambodia/posts/pfbid0xwfPjxLCDZDWgaHQzAxayBV87BHqvo3AroRjKKgKSxXkKCHkoS9QPfPrE6NEGv5ul
