Our source has exclusively obtained a copy of Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity’s Circular No. 5 for 2024, issued on December 31, 2024.
The circular stipulates several measures aimed at controlling public expenditures. It mandates the halt of vehicle purchases and the suspension of new appointments, except with the direct approval of the Prime Minister. Additionally, it limits official missions to only those deemed necessary.
Furthermore, the circular prohibits the payment of housing rent for any employee or official unless explicitly granted by applicable legislation. It also sets a maximum financial advance limit of 5,000 LYD, except in cases of necessity, which require the Prime Minister’s approval. Moreover, it bans the purchase of mobile phones and laptops for employees and halts spending on gifts both domestically and internationally.
In terms of procurement and contracting, the circular requires adherence to direct contracting regulations as stipulated in the Administrative Contracts Regulations. It specifies that routine procurement should be handled by the entity’s procurement committee and funded from Chapter II of the general budget, while project contracting must be carried out by tender committees using allocations from Chapter III of the general budget.
