The function of the Modeling and Forecasting Unit within the revenue and tax policy division includes the following:
To develop and maintain data bases and models for revenue forecasting, analysis and evaluation of tax policies
Responsible for collating receipts of direct, indirect and non-tax revenues in consultations with other Divisions and Sections and passing them on to the Budget Division.
To bring together in one place the quantitative work and analysis of the division and would work closely with the other three Sections and the Macro and Fiscal Sector Policy Section of the Department of Economic Management.
The unit is headed by a director (Alphonso B. Teah) and ably assisted by an assistant director, and core of senior analyst and analysts.