District finances under pressure: Credit for 2024 threatens!

District finances under pressure: Credit for 2024 threatens!

In the Main-Spessart district, there are significant financial decisions on the agenda, which are of considerable importance for the future budget situation. The district plans to largely exploit a credit line up to 16.9 million euros this year. The treasurer, Hubertus Hubrich, made it clear that additional loans of around seven million euros are required to cover the current financing requirement.

A called Ratendarlehen from Bayern Labo in Munich was completed at a fixed interest rate of 3.12 percent over ten years. The circle wants to ensure that there is enough liquidity in order to be able to do without cash loans, which is crucial for financial stability.

budget and budget crossing

The expenses in the area of the district administration deviate in several subject areas from the original budget plan. Ten out of a total of 30 departments and staff points show deviations that are due to inadequate income, especially in the areas of job center, public transport and social services. So far, only 47 percent of the expected income has been achieved from the real estate transfer tax.

The budget crossing in the youth and families in the field of subject is particularly worrying. Here the circle expects that the planned funds will not be sufficient to cover the increasing costs, for example in youth welfare and school accompaniment. An increase in kindergarten contributions contributed in addition to the financial burden.

An additional cost factor is the purchase of an adjacent building for the Gemünden district senior center, which is important for the new building. The investment output of 690,000 euros exceeds the planned budget approach by 571,000 euros and was pre-financed by the Main-Spessart Clinic.

handling of donations

As part of the report on the examination of the annual financial statements 2022, no special occurrences in the district's finances were found. After a review, the administration receives the confirmation of an economic and economical budget. This is crucial to assure the citizens that their taxpayers are used sensibly.

The financial situation of the Main Spessart Circle is thus closely observed in the coming months. The upcoming decisions with regard to borrowing and expenses will be crucial for the future development of the district budget. Detailed information about the financial situation is in a comprehensive report www.main-echo.de to be found.