Gyeongnam Office of Education Holds 'Budget Planning Multi-Meeting' to Prepare for Fiscal Tightening Crisis

On the 10th, the Gyeongnam Office of Education held the 'Budget Planning Gathering' in the main auditorium to discuss the budget formulation for the special account of Gyeongnam Province's education expenses for the next year. (Photo by Gyeongnam Office of Education)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Choi Hyun-joo] The Gyeongnam Office of Education announced on the 11th that it held the '2021 Budget Formulation Multi-Meeting' in the large auditorium on the 2nd floor of the provincial education office to discuss next year's Gyeongnam Provincial Education Special Account budget formulation, department-specific issues, and efficient budget usage plans.

The meeting was held on the 10th, and according to the education office, it was conducted based on the judgment that, due to the economic downturn causing a decrease in tax revenue and resulting in unstable education finances for next year, it is necessary to review the necessity, validity, and effectiveness of projects from the ground up when formulating the '2021 Gyeongsangnam-do Education Special Account' budget.

The budget formulation multi-meeting proceeded with ▲ sharing the results of the 2020 education policy project reorganization ▲ guidance on the 2021 budget formulation direction ▲ combined online and offline discussions ▲ and other discussions.

First, the results of the education policy project reorganization, which abolished 35.1% of education policy projects, were shared to emphasize project operations centered on the essence of education.

In the online and offline discussions, unification plans for budget formulation standards by bureau and officer, projects related to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) for next year, and the appropriateness of budget formulation for newly established and emphasized projects were reviewed.

Superintendent Park Jong-hoon said, “In 2021, the economy is expected to be depressed due to COVID-19, and education finances are expected to be unstable. I ask that the education policy projects, which were extensively reorganized this year, be definitely reflected in the budget, and that projects and budgets be carefully reviewed with a focus on supporting the field.”

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