The budget is an indispensable tool in the management of the State in general, and of the provinces and decentralized territorial entities in particular. To this end, it is imperative that its management be transparent. This article highlights the main obstacles to budget management in the Democratic Republic of Congo: non-compliance with texts and budget management procedures, and lack of communication with the public. Budget management has become an esoteric affair. Reforms and innovations are needed to pave the way for transparent and efficient budget management.