DR1 News today:
Taxpayers relieved from paying for officers gift-giving
Through the offices of the Minister of the Presidency, Gustavo Montalvo, President Danilo Medina issued a circular that bans the purchase of Christmas gifts, including baskets of festive alcoholic drinks and other presents with public funds, a common government practice at the cost of taxpayers. The disposition is obligatory for all agencies ascribed to the Executive Branch. The circular (C?PR?IN?2016?29,066) was signed by Minister Gustavo Montalvo.
Governmental agencies can, however still purchase Christmas baskets for distribution to low-income families.
http://www.7dias.com.do/portada/2016...-publicos.html
I doubt the politicos and friends of politicos will be happy about this news. For genuine gift giving they will need to dig into their funds....and not the public purse......one hopes....
Taxpayers relieved from paying for officers gift-giving
Through the offices of the Minister of the Presidency, Gustavo Montalvo, President Danilo Medina issued a circular that bans the purchase of Christmas gifts, including baskets of festive alcoholic drinks and other presents with public funds, a common government practice at the cost of taxpayers. The disposition is obligatory for all agencies ascribed to the Executive Branch. The circular (C?PR?IN?2016?29,066) was signed by Minister Gustavo Montalvo.
Governmental agencies can, however still purchase Christmas baskets for distribution to low-income families.
http://www.7dias.com.do/portada/2016...-publicos.html
I doubt the politicos and friends of politicos will be happy about this news. For genuine gift giving they will need to dig into their funds....and not the public purse......one hopes....
