In Odesa, 563 million in budget payments remain unpaid

As of the morning of October 19, 563.5 million hryvnias in second- and third-priority budget payments remained unpaid in Odesa. At the same time, there are no delays in the payment of salaries, utility bills, or social benefits.

This information was disclosed during a meeting of the Odesa City Council’s Executive Committee on October 19. Galina Savchenko, acting director of the City Council’s Finance Department, reported on the situation regarding budget payments.

According to her, the Treasury continues to cover protected expenditures, including salaries, energy costs, and essential social benefits.

Savchenko noted that payments totaling approximately 100 million hryvnias had already been made on October 14. Although the situation is gradually improving, a portion of the budget payments remains unpaid.

As of 9:00 a.m. on October 19, the total amount of unpaid second- and third-priority payments stood at 563.5 million hryvnias.

At the same time, the Department of Finance emphasizes that the city has no arrears in wages, energy payments, or social benefits.

Андрій Колісніченко