Request for fair financial policy: Hanau is fighting for grants!

Request for fair financial policy: Hanau is fighting for grants!

The Main-Kinzig-Kreis faces considerable financial challenges, since the circulation of the city of Hanau is imminent. Prof. Dr. Ralf-Rainer Piesold, a volunteer district member and former city council of Hanau, demands more sense of responsibility from the state. In this context, Kolja Saß, the financial policy spokesman for the FDP district parliamentary group, Piesold, supports the country to cover the additional costs of the circulation. These changes happen against the background that previous decisions, such as lowering the municipal financial equalization and inadequate funds for refugee accommodation, burden the district budget.

piesold and sat on the FDP faction in the Hessian state parliament to work for just financing the municipalities. While the FDP parliamentary group wants to agree to the issuing law, the separation between Hanau and the Main-Kinzig-Kreis is presented as cost-neutral-an assessment that many considered unrealistic. The actual costs incurred by the edition could require up to 200 additional administrative offices, which means an annual burden of around 10 million euros for the city of Hanau and the Main-Kinzig district.

financial risks and stress

The Hessian Minister of Hesse claims that the regional reform does not cause any financial burdens, which is considered unrealistic by politicians. The legal responsibility for the municipalities continues with the state, which has been entrusted with supervision and liability since the Prussian city regulations of 1808. Dr. Piesold pointed out the downgrading Hanau, which was caused by the census and, potentially, could lead to a loss of over 100 million euros for the city treasury. In addition, the limit of 100,000 inhabitants is questioned for the status of a big city; Many are calling for a re -evaluation based on other factors.

In order to be able to support more administration as a independent city, Hanau needs an annual grant of at least 10 million euros. Piesold and Saß have also to Dr. Stefan Naas, the FDP parliamentary group leader in the Hessian state parliament, and asked for support for an increase in municipal financial equalization.

effects on the city finance

The city treasury in Hanau will be responsible for all the city administration's deposits and withdrawals. It manages the financial assets and leads the bank accounts centrally. The subject areas of tax accounting and non -fictional accounts take on various tasks that range from the collection of trade taxes to unique payments. The city also offers the option of handling claims via the SEPA direct debit procedure, which enables better liquidity and administration for the city treasury. Hanau citizens can use the telephone numbers and bank details of the city treasury to make their payments for contact with the responsible bodies.

In addition, Hessen expects less income of around 900 million euros for 2024 and 2025. Nevertheless, additional income from the municipal financial equalization of 100 million euros is planned. Payments to the municipalities are expected to increase by around 200 million euros, whereby the KFA 2025 should exceed the 7 billion euro brand, which shows a continuous increase even in times of crisis. The KFA is determined annually and compensates for differences between poorer and richer municipalities, which is particularly important for Hanau to ensure financial stability.