The main elements of the public debt management system are presented. Its goals, objectives and methods affecting budgetary, exchange rate and monetary policy, institutional aspects, legislative framework, accounting, individual debt obligations, and international experience are analyzed. The issues of developing goals, objectives and criteria for assessing management effectiveness are discussed in detail. For managers and specialists of financial management bodies. Can be used in the educational process in the areas (specialties) “Finance and Credit”, “Economics”, “Public and Municipal Administration”. Of interest to a wide range of scientists and specialists in the field of economics and finance.