Vienna municipal council demands more power for the city tariff!

Vienna municipal council demands more power for the city tariff!

On June 25, 2025, an important meeting of the Vienna municipal council took place, in which the city tariff station was highlighted as a central control instrument for the city of Vienna. GR Lorenz Mayer from the ÖVP stated that the test reports of the city development center often criticize inefficient operations of tax funds. He also called for more competencies for the control body and annual examination from the district representatives.

The discussion about the role of the city technical center revealed broad approval in the local council. Grin Selma Arapovic from the NEOS emphasized the non -partisan appreciation of the city development center and praised the high implementation rate of the recommendations. GR David Ellensohn from the Greens emphasized the transparency of the reports and their usefulness, especially for the opposition.

efficiency and transparency in the focus

Another important aspect was addressed by Gr Mag. Dietbert Kowarik of the FPÖ, who demanded the need for faster tests of the invoice and expressed criticism of the Viennese lines. He recommended reading the activity report and called for the implementation of the recommendations of the city technical center. Grin Astrid Rompolt (SPÖ) also supported these claims and emphasized the high implementation rate of the recommendations.

grin Sabine Keri from the ÖVP specifically addressed the report on MA 11 and asked for extensive information on child protection measures. At the same time, she warned of the existing problems in the system of crisis care parents. Grin Dr. Maria in the Maur-Koenne from the Neos.

reform and outlook

The reform of the city development center, which was decided on October 19, 2023 in the Vienna Landtag, aims to strengthen the independence of the test organ. Since January 1, 2024, the city architectural center has had the authority to check the finances of political parties and the financial management of party academies. The first test reports according to this reform are made available online.

As the city tariffs itself reports on its website, a new series of test reports will be released from Tuesday, January 7, 2025. These reports will cover topics from the areas of education, youth, integration and social aspects. The online offering of the city development courtyard contains comprehensive information on examiner searches, protocols and committee meetings to promote public control and to ensure transparency. Interested citizens can visit the website of the Stadtrechnungshof to view further information and the complete test reports.

Overall, the meeting of the Vienna municipal council shows that the city architectural courtyard plays an essential role in the control of public expenses, which not only serves the efficiency, but also strengthens the trust of citizens in the political work of the city of Vienna.