Deficit of the Saratov budget. The City Duma buys a second car in three months

The budget deficit of the Saratov region amounted to more than 12 billion rubles

As of August 1, 2022, the budget deficit of the Saratov region amounted to 12.2 billion rubles, Roman Busargin said at a meeting with journalists.

The head of the region explained that the deficit was formed due to the fact that the region's own revenues are growing more slowly than planned, while spending is increasing due to the need to implement additional social obligations.

The City Duma of Saratov purchased a second car in three months

The administration of the Saratov City Duma has purchased a second car in three months - this time a Toyota Camry.

The purchase price was 2.9 million rubles, the funds were allocated from the city budget.

Earlier, in June, the administration of the Saratov City Duma had already purchased a car - a Volkswagen Tiguan.

The head of the Duma explained the purchase of two cars by the need to improve the efficiency of the work of the deputies

The head of the Saratov City Duma, Sergei Mukhin, explained the need to purchase two cars for the Duma in three months by the need to improve the efficiency of the work of the deputies.

He noted that the deputies often have to go on official trips to different parts of the city, and two cars will allow them to do it more efficiently.

Mukhin also added that the Volkswagen Tiguan was purchased for the operational needs of the Duma apparatus, and the Toyota Camry will be used for official trips of the deputies.