The Finance Ministry published Decree 0618 of 2026 that establishes the Spending Austerity Plan for fiscal year 2026 aimed at entities in the National General Budget.
The decree limits personnel plant reforms only when they are at zero cost or generate savings. It also requires prior review for service provision contracts and allows only those that are strictly necessary.
A plan is set to reduce spending on service contracts compared to the previous year. Entities must rationalize overtime hours and limit official vehicle use to business days.
Other measures include restrictions on publicity contracts that promote government management and priority for digital technologies to cut costs. The decree is dated June 17 2026.
