Kazakhstan bans state bodies from seeking extra budget funds outside planning
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Kazakhstan has banned state bodies, akimats and other budget recipients from requesting additional republican budget spending outside the established planning process. The changes to the government regulations have already entered into force. Proposals for the next planning period must be submitted by June 20 of the year the budget is formed.
Key Facts
- State bodies, akimats and other budget recipients are prohibited from requesting additional republican budget spending outside the established planning process.
- Proposals for additional spending in the next planning period must be submitted by June 20 of the year the republican budget is formed.
- For current-year spending increases, proposals may be submitted within five working days after the Republican Budget Commission decides to adjust the budget.
- Officials are also prohibited from independently proposing changes to budget spending mechanisms without approval from the ministries of finance and national economy.
- The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of National Economy must review submitted materials within 15 working days; rejected proposals may be revised and resubmitted within 10 working days.
Budget Request Ban
The amendments to the government regulations prohibit state bodies, akimats and other budget recipients from approaching the president, the Presidential Administration or the government with proposals to increase republican budget spending outside the established planning process. The ban applies to central state bodies, local executive bodies and other organizations receiving budget funds. The changes have already entered into force.
Submission Deadlines
For additional funds needed in the next planning period, proposals must be submitted by June 20 of the year the republican budget is formed. For current-year spending increases, an exception allows proposals to be submitted within five working days after the Republican Budget Commission decides to adjust the budget.
Approval Requirements
Officials are prohibited from independently proposing changes to budget spending mechanisms without approval from the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of National Economy. Such initiatives must include financial and economic calculations and justification of compliance with the Budget Code. If the required documents are missing, the proposal will be returned without consideration. The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of National Economy must review submitted materials within 15 working days. If a proposal is rejected, it may be revised and resubmitted, with up to 10 working days allowed for repeat review.
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Kazakhstan bans state bodies from seeking extra budget funds outside planning
