BOOST strengthens public expenditure policy outcomes and accountability by improving the quality of expenditure data, facilitating rigorous expenditure analysis and improving fiscal transparency. BOOST draws detailed government expenditure data from government financial management information systems and creates easy-to-use databases. Expenditure data can be combined with information on public institutions, service delivery and households to allow assessment of the efficiency and effectiveness of public spending. The ease of access and preparation of analytical reports supports decision-making for the purposes of planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation.