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The purpose of the study is to identify key areas and possible ways to introduce digital tools in the process of participator budgeting in order to improve its efficiency, transparency and accessibility for citizens and authorities. The research used a systematic approach, methods of classification and systematization, methods of assessments and scientific abstractions, as well as methods of analysis and synthesis of information, in-depth interview method. Based on the Russian experience, the research results in the field of digitalization of mechanisms of civic participation in state and municipal governance are presented. Digital solutions leading to transformations in the framework of participator budgeting are considered, existing barriers are identified and methods to overcome them are proposed. Practical steps to a successful implementation of digital technologies in this sphere are identified, and the basis for strategic scenarios of digitalization is developed. The authors reviewed and analyzed the mistakes made in developing a strategy for the development of digital solutions in budgeting initiatives in order to optimize future processes and improve their efficiency. The main task in the field of digitalization of participator budgeting at present is the formation of strategic approaches to its implementation, with consistent improvement of the functionality of portals of participatory budgeting based on federal and regional standards of digitalization, inclusion, data security and efficiency of digital solutions. The research material can be used in the development of approaches to harmonize sectoral strategic and program documents, drafting program documents for the development of participatory budgeting in the constituent entities of the Russian Federation and implementing digital solutions in the work of regional competence centers for participatory budgeting.