In today's meeting, the information shared by independent institutions regarding the budget allocated to them in the proposed budget for the year 2026 was reviewed. Accordingly, it was decided to send a letter to the Ministry of Finance and Planning highlighting the following matters as necessary changes to the domestic budget of the offices:

1. The amount requested by the People's Majlis Secretariat to be added to the estimated budget for the year 2026;
2. The amount requested to be added to the Anti-Corruption Commission's estimated budget for 2026 to enhance an and expedite the investigation of major and complex serial corruption cases related to state finances, and to establish forensic resources;
3. The amount requested to be added to the Maldives Customs Service budget to strengthen measures against illegal activities and smuggling in customs-controlled areas, which have been increasing, by establishing container scanning facilities at ports; and
4. The amount requested by the Family Protection Authority to be added to its budget for consultancy and travel expenses;

In addition, the Committee also decided to request the Ministry to add the maximum possible amount to the programs requested for budget augmentation by the Civil Service Commission, the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority, the Employment Tribunal, and the Maldives Customs Service.

NOTE: Representatives from the budget team of the Ministry of Finance and Planning participated in this meeting.

Attendees from Ministry of Finance and Planning for the meeting;

1. Ahmed Saaid Musthafa, Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning
2. Adam Badhrullah, Budget Executive
3. Ahmed Azyaan Hameed, Fiscal Analyst
4. Zunain Shareef, Business Planning and Consolidation Consultant