2024-04-21 18:55:13
“I want to present data on the fiscal reserve, which can be easily verified”, announced the acting Minister of Finance Ludmila Petkova in response to questions from journalists. that the fiscal reserve is BGN 9.9 billion. In the afternoon, during a check by me, it was found that on April 8 the fiscal reserve was in the amount of BGN 6.7 billion,” she said.
Petkova pointed out that the difference is due to the following: BGN 1.6 billion is the result of the decision of the Court of Justice to purchase the loans of Toplofikatsia “Sofia” and the other part from the payment of pensions. “The loans of Toplofikatsia have been canceled, and the money have been returned to the budget. As of April 18, the fiscal reserve is in the amount of BGN 10.9 billion,” said the minister, quoted by NOVA.
Petkova pointed out that the fiscal reserve is a variable quantity, but it is important, when reporting data, to indicate which period they are for.
She said she has a plan to increase revenue collection. “Next week I have a meeting with the Commissioner for Economic Affairs in Brussels,” added Petkova.