The budget of the Astrakhan region for 2027 collapsed with a deficit of 5.8 billion

In the Astrakhan region prepared a draft budget for 2027 and the planning period of 2028-2029. According to the document, next year the expenses of the region will exceed revenues by almost 5.85 billion rubles. The first reading of the main financial document is scheduled for November 19.

Revenues of the regional treasury for 2027 are projected at 76.1 billion rubles, while expenses should amount to almost 82 billion rubles. Thus, the budget deficit will reach 5.846 billion rubles.

In 2028, the financial gap is expected to close. With revenues of 78.809 billion rubles, expenses will amount to 82.433 billion rubles. The difference between them will reach 3.624 billion rubles.

There is a much smaller deficit for 2029. The revenue part of the budget is projected at 76.699 billion rubles, the expenditure will be 77.086 billion rubles. The lack of funds is estimated at 386.8 million rubles.

Thus, the project provides for a gradual reduction in the deficit over a three-year period. At the same time, the largest amount of expenditure is planned for 2028.