President Decides Against Creating New Positions Next Year: Finance Minister
9 ނޮވެމްބަރު 2026 | ހޯމަ 09:44Despite allocating significant funds for salaries and subsidies in next year's budget, the Ministry of Finance has decided to conduct a human resources audit of government agencies to identify staffing requirements and reduce expenditures by redistributing surplus personnel to areas of need.
The meeting held by the Budget Review Committee regarding the government's proposed budget for the upcoming year. | Majlis
Minister of Finance Hassan Zareer has revealed that President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has decided not to create any new government positions next year.
During a meeting of the Budget Review Committee regarding the government's proposed budget for the upcoming year, Minister Zareer stated that the President has decided not to create any new positions next year. Furthermore, the Minister noted that recruitment for existing vacancies will be restricted strictly to essential roles.
The Minister revealed that 17.1 billion rufiyaa has been allocated in next year's projected budget for salaries and employee benefits. Additionally, the Minister stated that approximately 13 billion rufiyaa is estimated to be spent on subsidies.
The Minister also revealed that the Ministry of Finance and the Pay Commission are planning to conduct a joint HR audit to determine whether current staffing levels in government institutions are aligned with essential requirements.
The Minister stated that the ongoing HR audit will identify optimal staffing levels, and in instances where departments are found to be overstaffed, employees will be reassigned to areas where their services are required.
Senior officials from the Ministry of Finance were summoned to a meeting held by the Budget Review Committee. During the session, discussions focused on the proposed state budget submitted by the government for the upcoming year.
In the government's proposed budget for the upcoming year, expenditures for salaries and allowances are projected to be higher than current year levels, based on the allocations for wages and subsidies.
