Institutional and legal reforms aimed at increasing financial transparency in the Republic of Uzbekistan are analyzed. In recent years, the country has been implementing a number of measures to ensure the openness of public finances, strengthen citizen participation in the budget process, and increase transparency by digitizing the tax and expenditure system. This study assesses the main directions of these reforms, their effectiveness, and compliance with international standards (for example, the IMF's fiscal transparency criteria, PEFA indicators).

The article explores the theoretical and practical aspects of the institutional characteristics of financial accountability and transparency. It examines the reforms implemented in Uzbekistan aimed at modernizing the public financial management system, enhancing budget process openness, and gradually adopting international financial reporting standards. Based on international experience (Finland, Canada, South Korea, Australia, Sweden), the study highlights the key factors that ensure effective financial accountability and transparency: real-time data disclosure, institutionally independent auditing, and the use of digital technologies. Uzbekistan’s PEFA scores and Open Budget Index results are analyzed, identifying existing challenges and suggesting policy directions for improvement. The findings demonstrate that strengthening national legislation, adopting internationally standardized reporting formats, expanding public participation, and introducing modern digital technologies are crucial for consolidating the institutional foundation of financial accountability and transparency

This article explores the theoretical foundations of financial accountability and transparency, highlighting their importance in the effective implementation in both the public and private sectors. The content and essence of financial accountability and transparency are analyzed through various theoretical approaches, including institutional theory, agency theory, good governance theory, new public administration theory, and public participation theories. The results of the study confirm the conclusions that a high level of financial accountability and transparency contributes to economic stability, improvement of the investment climate, reduction of corruption, and increased social trust.