Digital Goa, Dec 31 – The Goa government has ordered strict expenditure control measures for the 2025–26 financial year, directing all departments to cut 25 per cent of revenue expenditure, excluding salaries, pensions, interest payments and debt repayment. Departments have also been told not to spend more than 20 per cent of budget estimates in the remaining quarters, with further reductions possible except for flagship schemes. The order places a ban on creation and upgradation of posts across departments, autonomous bodies and corporations until further notice. To curb non-essential spending, purchases of furniture, office equipment, computers, photocopiers, air-conditioners, telephone instruments and office vehicles have been banned till March 31, 2026. Payments in the last quarter will be limited to already procured goods and services, with limited exceptions. The measures aim to ensure fiscal discipline and redirect funds towards development works , states the memorandum..
