The Prime Minister has expressed dissatisfaction regarding the current rate of expenditure within the national defense budget. According to the Prime Minister, the utilization of planned funds has lagged, with reports indicating that only 37% of the allocated funds have been expended to date. Speaking to journalists in Trakai on Friday, M.
Sinkevičius addressed the findings of a review conducted by the VK. He stated that the review highlighted several deficiencies that do not meet established expectations. Specifically, the Prime Minister pointed to instances of delayed procurement processes, asserting that such lapses in execution are neither responsible nor acceptable.
The Prime Minister emphasized that oversight of these critical expenditures has been a recurring focus during his tenure. He confirmed that he has held numerous meetings with key governmental bodies responsible for defense logistics and acquisition. These meetings included representatives from the Public Procurement Service (VPT), the Ministry of Defense (MOD), and the Defense Resources Agency.
The directive from the Prime Minister underscores a commitment to ensuring that defense spending aligns with established timelines and budgetary goals. His statements suggest that the administration views the pace of spending not as adequate. The consistent follow-up meetings indicate an active effort to address the bottlenecks identified during the review, aiming to ensure that necessary defense acquisitions proceed efficiently and responsibly.
The focus remains on rectifying procedural delays to meet the expected expenditure targets for the fiscal period.
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