The initial maximum contract price as a tool for effective spending of budget funds: issues of theory and practice

The successful satisfaction of state and municipal needs as a component of the functions of public-territorial entities depends on the efficiency of the use of budget funds, including through the contract system, one of the institutions of which is the initial maximum contract price. Having a significant impact on the cost-effectiveness of spending budget funds, the initial maximum contract price, its justification and definition are of increased scientific and practical interest, including due to the difficulties of applying the norms regulating it and the ambiguity of judicial practice.

The methodological basis of the study was a set of general scientific and private scientific methods based on the dialectical theory of cognition and focused on achieving the research goal. The purpose is to analyze the theoretical foundations of the application of the initial maximum contract price to achieve effective use of budget funds, to consider the practical features of its definition and justification.

The article examines the current and previously existing norms governing the definition and justification of the initial maximum contract price. Judicial practice was analyzed, which allowed to determine the main types of violations committed by customers within the initial maximum contract price.

Discussion. The conclusion about the need to unify the court decisions on the determination and justification of the initial maximum contract price is substantiated.