Silky in criticism: billions disappear in an uncontrolled rage of spending!

Silky in criticism: billions disappear in an uncontrolled rage of spending!

In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, a current dispute over the use of funds causes a stir. The state government under Prime Minister Manuela Schwesig (SPD) is criticized not to check the financial resources sufficiently. The MV protection fund, which has existed for five years, with a volume of 2.85 billion euros, was originally intended to help Corona-damaged citizens, companies and associations. Nevertheless, critics show that the funds are also used for other projects, such as the implementation of the online access law and digitization in schools and administrations. In this regard, FDP parliamentary group leader René Domke speaks of "heart projects" of the state government, while the state development courtyard refers to the fund as a shadow budget.

At an investment summit that had only recently taken place in Schwerin, it was about the distribution of 1.92 billion euros from a new special fund of the federal government. The Federation of taxpayers Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania (BDST MV) urgently warns of an "uncontrolled rage of spending". The critical voices become louder, because there are no clear rules for the use of the funds. Mummenhoff, Managing Director of the BDSt MV, emphasizes the need for sustainable budgetary policy and more transparency in the use of funds.

lack of control and worrying developments

An independent report from the German taxpayer institute effortlessly emphasizes the lack of transparency and control. It is feared that employees implement questionable projects without critically questioning them. This could have fatal consequences for future generations that would ultimately have to bear the financial burdens.

The concern for balanced housekeeping, an essential element of the budget discipline, is increasingly noticeable in the political landscape of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. This discipline means the consistent compliance with the budgetary principles of economy and economy. The control of this discipline by independent institutions, such as the State Audit Office, is particularly crucial to ensure that public funds are used within the meaning of the general public

The call for reform

The federal government is demanding a financial policy that aims at resilience, reliability and generation justice. However, there are currently no measurable goals or guidelines for efficient use of the funds. Dealing with the means from the MV protection fund during pandemic has aroused negative memories of poor budget discipline, and the citizens are wondering whether this will continue in the future.

It remains to be hoped that the state government will take the calls seriously after more transparency and strictly controlled expenses and comply with the principles of budget discipline. This is the only way to restore the trust of the citizens.

For more information you will find the reports at Nordkurier , Budget control .