Salary spending rises despite overall cuts

5 days ago

Government spending on salaries, allowances and pensions has increased this year despite an overall decline in total expenditure. According to Finance Ministry data, the state spent MVR 2.7 billion on salaries as of March 19, an increase of about MVR 80 million compared to the MVR 2.65 billion spent during the same period last year. The government has faced criticism for expanding