The Addis Abeba City Administration collected 162.72 billion birr in taxes during the first half of the fiscal year, achieving 92.4% of its target with 95% paid on time. Mayor Adanech Abebe presented these figures to the City Council during its fifth-year, second regular session. The report highlights progress in revenue, spending, and enforcement measures.
The Addis Abeba City Administration reported collecting 162.72 billion birr in taxes during the first half of the fiscal year, representing 92.4% of its annual target of 176.03 billion birr. Mayor Adanech Abebe shared this information with the City Council at its fifth-year, second regular session. The planned annual revenue marks an increase of 51.12 billion birr, or 45.8%, compared to the same period last year.
Total expenditure reached 148.9 billion birr, with capital spending comprising 70.14% of that amount. The administration allocated 18.72 billion birr for direct social subsidies and spent 55.7 billion birr on student meals, uniforms, health insurance, and transport, reflecting a 59.7% rise.
A bolstered complaints and service monitoring system led to administrative and legal actions against 282 workers for theft and corruption. Authorities charged 7,678 tax-evading businesses engaged in goods distribution via 2,261 trucks, aided by digital monitoring tools. A study on African cities identified Addis Ababa as a leader in revenue collection and budget utilization.