Information release

Treasury's Forecasting Performance Information Releases

Periodically between 2003 and 2016 the Treasury commissioned external reviews of its forecasting performance and carried out regular monitoring of its forecasting performance.

There have been the following information releases on these topics:

  • Regular Reviews (2003-2016) - The Treasury releases its own regular reviews of its economic forecasting performance. The latest review is dated May 2015 and covers forecasts up to and including the 2015 Budget.
  • Reviews and Steps to Improve Forecasting Accuracy (12 December 2007) - A release highlighting recent (2005 to 2007) analysis of both the tax and economic forecasting carried out by the Treasury and reports to the Minister of Finance on measures being taken by the Treasury to improve the accuracy of its forecasts.