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MP News: Departments Not Giving Proper Info For Preparing Budget; Director Of Finance Wrote To Various Departments

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**Lack of Cooperation from Government Departments Hampers Budget Preparation in Madhya Pradesh**

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The Director of Budget has raised serious concerns over the lack of cooperation from various government departments in the ongoing budget preparation exercise.

According to officials, many departments have either failed to submit key details or have shared incomplete information, which is hampering the drafting process. The first phase of budget discussions has already been completed, and the second phase is set to begin on October 8.

The Director of Budget has written to several departments highlighting that many have not provided information on crucial budget-related issues. A few departments have submitted incomplete data. For preparing the zero budget and rolling budget, it is essential to receive comprehensive information regarding departments’ plans of action, vacant posts, and other relevant matters.

Sources revealed that despite repeated reminders, several departments are yet to furnish data on important schemes and financial requirements. The Director has warned that without complete information, it will not be possible to proceed with accurate financial planning.

In response, principal secretaries of all departments have been instructed to ensure that officers attend the upcoming round of discussions equipped with complete details. The second phase of deliberations will continue until October 30.

Following this, the budget will be reviewed at the principal secretary and ministerial levels.

[Story by Staff Reporter]
https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/mp-news-departments-not-giving-proper-info-for-preparing-budget-director-of-finance-wrote-to-various-departments

Talks break off between B.C. government and its public service union

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**Contract Talks Between BC Government and Public Service Union Break Down**

VICTORIA – Contract negotiations between the British Columbia government and the union representing public service workers in the province have broken off shortly after they began.

Paul Finch, president of the BC General Employees Union, says government negotiators arrived three hours late and offered no material improvement over previous contract proposals. Finch expressed strong dissatisfaction, stating that the union will escalate its job action sharply after the government showed disrespect by presenting an offer that was little changed.

The talks had resumed today following four weeks of ongoing job action. Despite the negotiations, picket lines remain active at various locations, including about a third of provincial liquor stores, liquor and cannabis distribution warehouses, and government offices across the province.

Currently, the union reports that around 15,000 of its 34,000 members involved in the contract are participating in some form of job action. These actions range from an overtime ban to active picketing.

The union is seeking wage increases totaling 8.25 percent over two years. Meanwhile, the government has stated it is aiming to reach a fair deal for both taxpayers and public workers.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published on September 29, 2025.
https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/canada/2025/09/29/cp-newsalert-talks-break-off-between-b-c-government-and-public-service-union