The Ministry of Federal Affairs has demanded a written clarification from 23 local levels that failed to present their annual policy, program, and budget for the fiscal year 2083/84 on time.
The Ministry of Land Management, Cooperatives, Federal Affairs and General Administration has asked these 23 local levels to submit their answers. The ministry has sent official letters to various municipalities and rural municipalities, directing them to explain the status of their budget preparation and the reasons for delay within three days.
Legal Rules for Budget Submission
According to Local Government Operation Act, 2074 and Intergovernmental Fiscal Management Act, 2074, all local governments must get their revenue and expenditure estimate approved from their executive and present it to assembly by Ashar 10. They are also required to fully pass the budget by the end of Ashar month.
However, the ministry found from its online portal and received reports that some local bodies did not present their budget for the fiscal year 2083/84 within this legal deadline.
What the Ministry Asked in the Letter
In the letter, the ministry has asked local levels to clarify which stage the budget preparation has reached right now. They also need to explain the actual reason why they failed to presenting the budget to assembly on time. If they need any extra help or coordination from the ministry, they must mention that too.
Additionally, the ministry has requested these local levels to send their upcoming assembly schedules. This will help to make sure that the budget gets passed easily by the end of Ashar. The ministry took this step to make sure that the budget process is completed on time and legal rules are fully followed.
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