Decision 325/2022: Mechanism for Disbursement of Public Sanitation Allocations

The Council of Ministers transfers responsibility for public sanitation, gardens, and cemeteries to municipalities under Law 59/2012. The Ministry of Local Government will disburse dedicated allocations for sanitation worker salaries and operational expenses directly to municipal budgets, with the Ministry of Finance obligated to transfer funds monthly.

Limited direct impact on foreign investors. Companies in waste management, sanitation services, or municipal infrastructure should note that contracting authority now resides at the municipal level rather than centrally. This decentralization may create opportunities for localized service contracts but will require engagement with individual municipalities rather than a single national counterpart. Payment mechanisms and procurement processes may vary by municipality.