Finance Minister Moosa Zameer has stated that only four percent of the total salary budget is allocated to the salaries and allowances of political employees.
This figure was revealed during the presentation of the supplementary budget of MVR 5.1 billion for this year.
Zameer clarified that the government spends just one percent of the overall budget expenditure on the salaries of political officials, which translates to four percent of the entire government's expenditure on salaries and allowances. He emphasized that measures have been implemented to reduce government operating costs, including strict controls on transportation expenditures and ceremonial activities.
These comments come in response to opposition allegations claiming that the government employs more than 2,000 political staff at various levels, a claim the government has denied.
Zameer's remarks and the recent measures underscore the government's commitment to fiscal responsibility while addressing claims of excessive spending on political positions.
This figure was revealed during the presentation of the supplementary budget of MVR 5.1 billion for this year.
Zameer clarified that the government spends just one percent of the overall budget expenditure on the salaries of political officials, which translates to four percent of the entire government's expenditure on salaries and allowances. He emphasized that measures have been implemented to reduce government operating costs, including strict controls on transportation expenditures and ceremonial activities.
These comments come in response to opposition allegations claiming that the government employs more than 2,000 political staff at various levels, a claim the government has denied.
Zameer's remarks and the recent measures underscore the government's commitment to fiscal responsibility while addressing claims of excessive spending on political positions.
