Audit Service : First Deputy Mayor's salary increased by 113.6%, Deputy Mayor’s salary - by 119.6% last year

The salary of the First Deputy Mayor was increased by 113.6% and the salary of the Deputy Mayor was increased by 119.6% during the last year, - according to the Audit Service.

The State Audit Office of Georgia has published a summary report on the audits held in the country’s municipalities.

According to the report, published by the Audit Service on Friday, the salaries of municipality employees were significantly increased in 12 municipalities of the country in 2017 compared to 2018. The document reads that the salary of the First Deputy Mayor was increased by 113.6% and the salary of the Deputy Mayor was increased by 119.6% in Tbilisi Municipality. The salaries of Tbilisi City Assembly (Sakrebulo) members and deputy members were increased by 60 % during the reported period.

According to the Audit Service, in 2018, the amount of labor remuneration has significantly increased in Vani, Tetritskaro, Tsalka, Rustavi, Kutaisi, Akhalkalaki, Marneuli, Ninotsminda, Bolnisi, Borjomi and Gardabani municipalities.

The Audit Office calls on the Parliament to discuss the issue in order to regulate it.