In a written statement, HAKSIAD Vice President Selahattin Güneş acknowledged the public's concern about rising living costs due to inflation. He emphasized that any economic program affecting people's well-being deserves careful scrutiny.

Güneş commended the government's focus on saving measures through public sector efficiency. He urged citizens to be more economical and businesses to prioritize value-added production. He expressed hope that these efforts would swiftly improve societal well-being.

HAKSIAD called for stricter control over government spending, eliminating waste, and allocating resources efficiently.  Güneş suggested specific measures to achieve this:

Reduced Bureaucracy: Review the mukhtar (local administrative head) system to streamline bureaucracy.

Public Expenditure Review: Reduce the number of deputies and advisors, reorganize ministerial and deputy pensions, and minimize municipal spending.

Vehicle Management: Reconcile the state's call for vehicle reduction with contractor requirements for tender projects. Many such vehicles reportedly go unused for supervision.

Public Investment Prioritization: Prioritize public investments and follow through on commitments. Grant contractors the right to cancel unfulfilled investments to free up space in investment programs.

Tax System Reform: Reorganize the tax system based on income levels to increase tax revenue. Consider a new tax amnesty program to coincide with the new economic program, allowing a fresh start for both taxpayers and the state.

Political Stability Measures: Reduce treasury aid to political parties to promote stability.

Election Cost Reduction: Analyze and reduce election costs by separately examining general and local elections.

HAKSIAD concluded by commending the public sector efficiency package as a positive step, stressing the importance of proper implementation and monitoring to ensure its success. (ILKHA)