Sassari's budget has been given the green light.

The green light was given today in the city council following a presentation by the relevant councilor, Giuseppe Masala , and approval from the board of auditors, who confirmed the good health of the Palazzo Ducale's coffers.

Revenues amount to €298 million, including taxes from the TARI (€33 million) and IMU (€22 million), plus €25 million from the Sardinia Region's Single Fund. "We hope the Fund will increase," said Masala, who highlighted the critical issues in managing current spending and services.

Inflation is the one to blame, having weighed down the accounts, rising to 18% in 5 years.

"Despite this, we're consolidating services and keeping our tax rates unchanged. But we don't know how long we can sustain this."

And among other things, current expenditures include €67 million for social emergencies, €38 million for sustainable development and land and environmental protection, €30 million for administrative resources, and €13 million for the right to education. The total investment, €28 million for 2026, includes €500,000 for staff and to strengthen additional benefits: "It wasn't due, but we believe employees should be valued."

Regarding tax evasion, a collection of €1.4 million from IMU and €3.8 million from TARI is expected. However, the debts remain significant, amounting to €133 million. Among the forecasts to support the economic situation is assistance from the doubtful debt fund, which the State has earmarked for a reserve, which could provide a sum for reinvestment when the budget surplus is reached.

"This budget represents a balanced synthesis," the council member defines it, "between financial rigor and political vision." It was approved by the majority, plus Mariano Brianda of the Constituent Assembly for Sassari, while the minority abstained.

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