The Gunpo City Council conducted a review of financial management issues during the audit of the 2025 fiscal year on September 16, focusing on uncollected funds, subsidy recoveries, water supply and sewage operations, and budget surpluses.
According to the council, the Special Committee on Budget and Settlement examined the 2025 fiscal year settlement, emergency expenditures, and the accounts of affiliated organizations during its 289th regular session held on September 14-15.
A key issue discussed was the management of approximately 2.9 billion won in uncollected funds from the transportation project special account.
Council member Shin Gyeong-won emphasized the need to strengthen collection efforts and debt management.
The management of subsidy recoveries was also scrutinized. Council member Park Sang-hyun pointed out that about 15 million won in improperly received subsidies for small libraries from 2019 had not been recovered, as the statute of limitations had expired. He called for enhanced post-procedures, including asset investigations and statute management.
In the water supply and sewage sector, a discrepancy of about 3 million tons between the water production and billing amounts, along with recurring issues with water loss rates, was raised.
Members stressed the importance of leak reduction and usage management.
Regarding sewage operations, they called for cost reductions and improved operational efficiency in response to rising treatment costs and expanding deficits.
Concerns were also raised about the recurring budget surpluses and carryover projects, with calls to reduce these issues.
There was a consensus on the need for budget planning that considers the feasibility of project implementation and the accuracy of cost estimates.
The council also reviewed the preparation of settlement documents for affiliated organizations and the procedures for budget transfers.
Shin Gyeong-won pointed out areas needing improvement in the settlement documents of the Gunpo Industrial Promotion Agency and requested clear presentation of relevant grounds and procedures.
In terms of performance management, there were suggestions for performance indicators that reflect citizen usage and tangible effects rather than just budget execution rates or simple figures.
Meanwhile, the council plans to continuously monitor whether the financial management and performance management improvements raised during the audit are reflected in future budget planning and project proposals.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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