Morocco’s head of government Aziz Akhannouch has instructed ministries and public institutions to adopt a new system for planning and monitoring public sector wage spending, aiming to improve control of government expenditure and balance staffing needs with investment capacity.
In a circular dated March 13, Akhannouch called for the introduction of “a new methodology for programming employee expenditure and monitoring its implementation,” with coordination between the Treasury and the Budget Directorate to begin applying the measures this year.
The reform introduces a shift toward a fully digital system, requiring the use of an integrated information platform managed by the finance ministry to prepare budget forecasts and track execution.
Under the new rules, government departments must submit monthly data on payroll spending through the system before the 10th of each month and ensure regular updates to support the preparation of finance laws.
The circular also sets out detailed procedures for three year budget planning covering 2027 to 2029, including stricter assessment of recruitment needs, promotions and administrative adjustments.
It requires authorities to incorporate the financial impact of legislative changes affecting wages and to follow strict timelines for implementing personnel decisions.
The measures form part of broader efforts to strengthen fiscal discipline and improve public resource management, with implementation to begin in preparation for the 2027 finance bill.
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