FUNCTIONS AND ROLE OF BUDGET EXPENDITURES IN ENSURING SOCIAL PROTECTION OF THE POPULATION

Abstract

In modern conditions, public spending on social protection plays a priority role in improving the welfare and quality of life of vulnerable populations. From the volume and direction of financial resources of the state depends not only the level of welfare of society, but also the development of the domestic economy and the stability of the socio-political situation in the state. The developed countries of the modern world spend about 17% of gross domestic product for social protection and social security. This indicator shows that expenditures on the social component occupy the largest share in the structure of state budget expenditures, both in foreign countries and in Ukraine. The lack of public funds to meet the requirements of current legislation and failure to fulfill planned indicators of financing of all social articles are the main problems of financial provision of social protection in Ukraine. Despite the fact that during the analyzed period there is an increase in expenditures on social protection in Ukraine, these funds are still insufficient. The implementation of the policy in the social protection system has a number of reasons, which are manifested primarily in the implementation of the approved expenditures of the state budget. Despite the significant amounts of public spending on social protection and social security and wide range of forms of social assistance, the benefits of which are enjoyed by a significant part of society, not all measures are effective. On the one hand, the state invests significant funds in the development of the social sphere, and on the other - these costs do not solve the problems of social protection, but, on the contrary, inflate them. Solving the problems of financing social protection in Ukraine must be carried out in conjunction with reforming the social protection system as a whole, which will reduce the financial burden of the state and improve living standards. Therefore, we consider it important to investigate the issues of public spending on social protection and the problems of financing the social sphere and find alternatives to improve its functioning.