Problems and prospects of the introduction of program budgeting in Russia

The article considers the advantages of program budgeting in comparison with the traditional approach to the planning of budget expenditures. Analyzes the specifics of the programme budget of the Russian Federation at the modern stage. Analyses the distribution of budget allocations from the Federal budget for 2011-2014 on the directions of state programs of the Russian Federation. Identifies the main problems of the introduction of program budgeting in Russia at the present time.