The government approved additional expenses under the budgets of the State Agency "National Security" (DANS) and State Agency "Technical Operations". (DATED). This was announced by the government press service.
The Cabinet adopted a Decree amending and supplementing PMS No. 253 of 2024. to approve additional expenditures/transfers under the budgets of the first-tier authorizing officers with a 2024 budget. It provides additional transfers to the budgets of the first-tier appropriators with a 2024 budget. for State Agency "Technical Operations".
The expected result of the adoption of the Decree on making changes under PMS No. 253/2024. is ensuring the continuity of the process when applying special intelligence means, the accurate and efficient performance of the specific tasks performed by the Agency, according to the Law on Special Intelligence Means.
In addition, the cabinet approved additional funds in the amount of BGN 1,216,680. under the budget of the State Agency "National Security" for the year 2024. The funds are for securing upcoming payments until the end of the month. November for concluded contracts for the implementation of the Investment Program for national projects, as well as for potential payments by the end of the month for already concluded public procurements for which the conclusion of a contract and payment is pending.
The necessary funds are provided at the expense of capital expenditure under the central budget for this year. With the Law on the State Budget of the Republic of Bulgaria for 2024. the capital expenditure of the first level appropriators with a budget for the period 2024-2026. are allocated to a separate resource in the central budget. The priority projects are under the Investment Program for National Projects with an estimated cost plan for 2024.
The government states that the proposed approach makes it possible for projects that are ready for immediate implementation to receive the necessary funds from the central budget in a timely manner. The goal is to achieve better planning and spending of capital expenditures, as well as higher efficiency and transparency in the implementation of investment programs.