Where Does the Money Go? A Breakdown of Council Expenditures

Every franc collected by the council must be accounted for. Residents often ask: “Where does all the money go?” Here’s a simplified breakdown:

1. Infrastructure and Roads: This often takes up a significant portion of the budget, including construction and rehabilitation of roads, bridges, and drainage systems.

2. Health and Sanitation: This includes managing local health centers, sanitation campaigns, hygiene inspections, and waste disposal.

3. Education: From maintaining school infrastructure to providing furniture and supplies to local schools.

4. Administrative Costs: Staff salaries, allowances, council meetings, training sessions, and operations fall into this category.

5. Social Welfare and Cultural Events: Councils allocate funds to support vulnerable groups, promote sports and culture, and engage youth in development.

6. Security and Public Lighting: In collaboration with security forces, councils may spend on local security initiatives, street lights, and emergency services.

This budget is usually divided into two key components:

• Recurrent Expenditure (salaries, maintenance)
• Investment Expenditure (capital projects like buildings and roads)

Knowing how funds are spent helps residents monitor progress and hold authorities accountable.