Achievements of Beita Municipality in the Finance Department:
1. Fundamental reforms:
- The Finance Department carried out reforms in line with the applicable systems and laws, which strengthened legal and professional compliance.
- These reforms contributed to controlling financial performance, developing work mechanisms, and laying the foundation for a modern and transparent financial management system.
2. Financial analyses and in-depth studies:
- The department prepared financial analyses for various investment and service projects.
- These studies enabled the municipality to make well-considered decisions that achieve efficiency and maximize economic benefits for citizens.
3. Laws and regulations:
- The department contributed to the approval of the law on preventing and removing health hazards, in cooperation with the relevant authorities.
- This helped enhance modern digital solutions within the municipality.
4. Collection and settlement of financial claims:
- The Municipal Council succeeded in paying old financial claims and closing files in a fair and organized manner.
- The financial disbursement system was developed using high-quality tools supported by official documents to ensure accuracy and transparency.
5. Financial reporting and oversight:
- The department regularly provided the Municipal Council with accurate financial reports and data to support fact-based decision-making.
- Applying the Public Procurement Law in a way that enhances integrity and fair competition among suppliers.
- Issuing daily reports for cash funds and banks and conducting periodic bank reconciliations.
6. Banking services:
- Signing an agreement to operate an ATM in the municipality’s square with Bank of Palestine, to facilitate citizens’ access to banking services.
7. Successful economic projects:
- Managing the Vegetable Market (Hasbeh) project through an economic feasibility analysis and transferring to direct management, which led to increased revenues.
8. Debt sharing and debt reduction:
- Completing debt-sharing procedures with the Ministry of Finance and the Water Authority to reduce indebtedness.
9. Excellence and evaluation:
- The Finance Department received an excellent evaluation from the Financial and Administrative Control Department at the Ministry of Local Government.
- Its accreditation among financial teams at the national level raised the status of Beita Municipality among the main municipalities.