State programs in the system of strategic and budgetary management of the economy

This article highlights the system-forming role of government programs in the mechanism of strategic and budgetary management of the modern Russian economy. It analyzes the evolution of the program-targeted approach as a tool for concentrating public resources on priority areas of socioeconomic development and institutionally linking the state’s strategic goals with fiscal and budgetary policy. It demonstrates that the introduction of program budgeting contributes to increased efficiency of budget expenditures, strengthens the predictability of the budget process, and enhances the manageability of socioeconomic transformations. The article examines the financial and budgetary mechanisms for implementing government programs, revealing their importance for ensuring fiscal sustainability, infrastructure modernization, and human capital development. The influence of the institutional environment, digital monitoring tools, and performance evaluation on the quality of program management is revealed. It concludes that a more mature model of public finance management is emerging, focused on sustainable economic growth, improved public administration, and long-term socioeconomic stability in the Russian Federation.