Vechta now has a new treasurer: Jutta Frilling in office!

Vechta now has a new treasurer: Jutta Frilling in office!

Vechta, Deutschland - The city of Vechta has made an important personnel change in the field of finance. Since July 1, 2025, Jutta Frilling has taken over the management of the Finance and Controlling specialist service after her predecessor Karl-Heinz Bothe retired. Frilling has years of experience with it because she has been with the city administration since 1991 and, among others, managed the Office for Financial Service and Household from 2002 to 2006. She was also involved in the establishment of the finance and controlling area in the municipal civil engineering office and has held the position of deputy head of this specialist service since July 2014. Mayor Kristian Kater is pleased with this appointment and describes Frilling as a financial expert for the demanding role of the treasurer in Vechta.

But right now the city of Vechta is facing a financial challenge. As reports om-online.de, the city council has passed a supplementary budget to ensure the funds for the current year. The tense budget is shown in an expected shortfall in the earnings budget, which increases by 0.37 million euros to 3.58 million euros. This will probably also increase per capita debt to 590 euros if the planned loan volume of 7.76 million euros is used. Mayor Kater said that borrowing was not absolutely necessary, but only an option.

challenges for the municipalities

The pressure on the municipalities grows to finance their tasks and investments. In Vechta, several factors are decisive for the tense budget situation. These include, among other things, cost-intensive projects for the development of the city center, the accommodation of Ukraine refugees and increasing personnel expenses. In addition, price increases in the construction sector, which result from material bottlenecks as a result of Corona pandemic and the Ukraine War, strain the urban finances.

The total investment volume at the beginning of the budget year was 27.75 million euros, which is now forecast to EUR 31.19 million. This corresponds to an increase of 3.44 million euros. In this context, the VCD/FDP requested more transparency and applied for regular information on the budget situation, but the proposal of which did not find a majority. Jens Frye from the VCD/FDP criticizes the attitude of the other factions on budget control and leadership.

The general financial situation of the municipalities

A look beyond the city limits shows that not only Vechta is fighting with financial difficulties. As the City Day, the financial situation of the municipalities is expected to improve in the coming years. In the past year, the deficit was 6.2 billion euros, and for 2025 a deficit of a total of 13.2 billion euros is forecast, which corresponds to a doubling compared to the previous year. The municipal umbrella organizations therefore require a larger proportion of community taxes to counter the increasing financial burdens.

In Vechta, you are well advised to set the course for a solid financial policy. With Jutta Frilling at the head of the Finance and Controlling specialist service, the city has an experienced treasurer who has to prove herself in the upcoming challenging times.