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Fiscal regime: tax collection and redistribution

Are figures for collection and distribution published?

The concerned authorities publish the amount of taxes due to each community or councils. Per regulation, this is to be done three times per year. But in reality, it is infrequently published (sometimes once a year) and mayors complain that the published amount is different from what they perceive leading to conflicts amongst them and local communities.

Title	Forest royalties for local councils and communities.
Date	Yearly
Source	National Radio, Governmental Tabloid (Cameroon Tribune)
Language	French and English
Accuracy	No calculation basis is provided. Published amounts different from perceived amounts.
Timeliness	Not disclosed on time
Completeness	All information are not given especially the amount of paid taxes.