Cabinet officials
Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar has called for ministry officials to conduct a critical analysis of budget management, emphasizing the need for micro-level and critical thinking in policy formulation and budget planning. This request was made during a routine meeting with ministry officials in Jakarta, where the minister urged
Cabinet officials
Peru's President, Dina Boluarte, and the Minister of Economy and Finance, Raul Perez Reyes, presented the Public Budget 2026, highlighting the country's economic progress and commitment to reducing social and economic gaps. The budget allocates 61.4% to regional and local governments, ensuring a decentralized approach
Legislators
As the government of Gombe State in Nigeria gears up to implement its 2025 budget, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has emphasized the importance of placing children at the heart of the budget planning and implementation process. According to UNICEF Country Representative, Ms. Wafaa Saeed, child-centered budgeting
Legislators
The Cross River State House of Assembly has approved a supplementary budget of N642.160 billion for 2025, representing a 26% increase over the initial budget of N538.523 billion. According to the Assembly, the supplementary budget is necessary to accommodate critical expenditures not captured in the original budget, including
Legislators
The Senate's Ad-Hoc Committee on the 2026 Budget Bill, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira, has proposed cuts totalling 8.92 billion baht across all ministries. The committee has trimmed allocations to the Interior Ministry, parliament, the Transport Ministry, the Public Health Ministry, and
City councils
Arlington City Council is reviewing a proposed 750.7 million Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget that aims to address a projected 20 million budget shortfall. The budget plan includes measures such as spending cuts, new fees, and a proposed property tax rate increase to maintain current services. To help close
City councils
The Clifton City Council has rejected a proposed 10-point tax increase for its 2025 municipal budget, already months late to meet the state's deadline to adopt the budget. The council's auditor warned that continued failure to adopt a budget may require the state to step in,
Mayors
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced a significant increase in funding for the offices of the city's five district attorneys and the Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor, bringing the total to $633 million – a 23 percent increase in the current fiscal year compared to when
City councils
Colorado Springs City Council and Mayor Yemi Mobolade kicked off the process to establish the 2026 budget on Thursday, with public safety emerging as a top priority. The council's discussion focused on avoiding the sales tax shortfalls affecting the current year's budget, with officials stressing the
City councils
The Grand Forks City Council has granted preliminary approval to the 2026 city budget, which includes funding for arts and human needs initiatives, as well as two major development projects. The council received significant public support for the arts and human needs funding, which had been facing proposed cuts in
Legislators
State Rep. Joe Alexander and Rep. Alexis Simpson, two re-elected legislators, took part in a Post Election Brief sponsored by the Dupont Group, predicting a challenging budget process in 2025. According to Alexander, Republicans will likely cut taxes and reduce spending, while Simpson warned that the budget fight might not
Mayors
Edmond Mayor Mark Nash has identified budget process reform as his top priority, citing the city's lack of transparency and its complex budget structure. As a former state finance director, Nash believes residents deserve easy-to-understand spending data and is seeking to create a more transparent and user-friendly budget
