Chapter 936: Have a Prosperous Spring Festival!

"Secretary Tang, the Spring Festival is almost here. Secretary Ou is in Yanjing, so you will need to coordinate with me to push forward the various pre-holiday arrangements and consolation work during this period."

Jiang Anbang took out his work log and chatted with Tang Ye about the pre-holiday work arrangements.

Tang Ye said, "Dayu County's fiscal situation is quite good this year, and I think we should implement the consolation work thoroughly. Previously, the salary levels for civil servants and teachers in Dayu County were the lowest in the entire city. I believe we should appropriately raise them this year, at least to match the levels of our brother counties and cities."

Jiang Anbang stroked his chin and said with difficulty, "That is not a small sum!"

Tang Ye smiled and said, "Money that should be spent must be spent."

Jiang Anbang nodded slightly, "Fine, I will adopt your suggestion."

The relevant funds of 60 million from the piece of land sold to Haichen Company previously had not been used yet.

It was not that Tang Ye was deliberately showing off his wealth, but that the salaries of public officials in Dayu County were indeed too low.

Dayu County had always been a National-level Poverty-stricken County, so salary and benefits were not high to begin with, let alone any extra income.

In the past few years, there were still situations where wages were in arrears, often failing to be paid for several months. Now that there was a fiscal surplus, it was still necessary to give everyone some material encouragement.

"In addition, I think the standard for consolation money for impoverished individuals should also be appropriately increased." Tang Ye had previously taken charge of fiscal work and was clear about Dayu County's fiscal situation.

According to this arrangement by Tang Ye, there would be another few million in expenditures.

Jiang Anbang was used to living a frugal life, and having to take out so much money at once still made his heart ache a little.

"In this way, the treasury will be tight again."

Tang Ye explained, "County Magistrate Jiang, you must have confidence in Dayu County's fiscal situation next year. After the Anthracite Project officially starts next year, our Dayu County's finances can be completely revitalized. Besides that, the E-commerce Incubation Base will also bring stable tax revenue to Dayu County, and added to that is the Copper Mine Project of Haichen Company; these are all important economic sources."

Jiang Anbang was silent for a few seconds, then smiled, "Fine, I will communicate with Secretary Ou."

Jiang Anbang then dialed Ou Xiye's phone number.

"Secretary Ou, I just chatted with Tang Ye about the work deployment during the Spring Festival. He proposed that we issue bonuses to public officials this year and simultaneously increase the consolation money standard for impoverished households. Do you have any objections?"

Ou Xiye responded, "Tang Ye's opinion should be adopted."

Jiang Anbang looked troubled and said, "I am worried there will be negative voices from the outside!"

Ou Xiye naturally understood Jiang Anbang's concerns—it is very easy for people to seize upon a National-level Poverty-stricken County issuing bonuses to public officials as a pretext.

"Anbang, I have worked in Dayu County for so many years and have always remained incorruptible.

I have always agreed with one saying: one does not become an official to make money; if you want to make money, don't become an official.

However, we must also consider our other colleagues—for so many years, wages have often been in arrears and have been much lower than those of public officials in other places.

Now that the situation for poverty alleviation has finally opened up, it is only right to give everyone a little material encouragement.

To tell the truth, five hundred yuan is not much.

If the higher-ups come to question it, just push it onto me!"

Hearing these words from Ou Xiye, Jiang Anbang was immediately moved, "Secretary Ou, this matter was definitely decided by the collective research of the leadership team; how could I push it onto you! I will communicate with the finance department in a moment to implement these two matters."

Ou Xiye replied, "Mm, thank you for your hard work."

Jiang Anbang called over his Liaison Officer and drafted an application report.

Although the county held the power of decision, it was best to report such matters to the higher-level departments.

After reporting, the relevant procedures would be complete.

By then, even if someone wanted to use the opportunity to stir up trouble, they could clear themselves of some responsibility.

Two days later, the city approved the application.

In view of Dayu County's excellent economic indicators this year, the city approved the application.

Next was the specific implementation stage.

Jiang Anbang dialed Chen Qing's phone number.

A moment later, Chen Qing pushed open the office door.

"Sit!"

Jiang Anbang pointed to the sofa and took out the report to hand to Chen Qing.

"Before the Spring Festival this year, the finance department needs to handle these two things.

First, before the holiday, all salaries for public officials must be paid in full, and in addition to the salary, an extra bonus of five hundred yuan must be issued;

Second, on the basis of last year, increase the consolation money for impoverished individuals by ten million yuan, to be distributed to all Five Guarantees Households and low-income groups in the county, to ensure that all the people in the county can have a good year this year."

Chen Qing looked at the report and roughly calculated the accounts, "County Magistrate Jiang, there is indeed money in the account, but if we distribute it like this, it will be empty!"

Jiang Anbang smiled and said, "This year our county has completed all tasks unprecedentedly, and we have achieved major breakthroughs in multiple fields; we really should give everyone a little encouragement. As for whether we can hand in a more beautiful report card next year, that will require everyone to continue to work hard."

Chen Qing nodded slightly and said, "Fine, I will arrange it in a moment."

Chen Qing returned to his office, dialed Guo Wenhai's phone number, and gave detailed instructions on the content of the document.

After receiving the order, Guo Wenhai was not too surprised.

The city finance department had long ago inquired with him about the specific situation of the county's finances.

However, at the time, he felt that while the consolation money might be approved, the bonus for public officials would likely not be agreed to.

The final result was unexpected.

Both were approved!

"Guo, this matter must be implemented as soon as possible; the Spring Festival is right around the corner. Especially the consolation money, it must be distributed in a timely manner so that everyone can have money to buy New Year goods."

"Good! County Magistrate Jiang, I will work overtime tonight to handle it and strive to have all the money distributed by tomorrow."

Guo Wenhai was also quite excited at this moment.

Because he himself was also one of the public officials.

The news soon spread throughout the entire County Party Committee Compound.

When Ma Ran was eating lunch, the Deputy Director of the County Party Committee Office, Director Hong, leaned over, chatted for a few sentences, and deliberately steered the topic toward the bonus.

"Director Ma, I heard we have a bonus for the Spring Festival; I wonder if it's true or false?"

"There's no smoke without fire, but the money hasn't arrived in the account yet, so no one can say for sure!"

Ma Ran started to play dumb.

Director Hong rolled his eyes at Ma Ran in annoyance, secretly thinking that this guy was becoming more and more slippery.

"To tell you the truth, Secretary Tang has brought huge changes since coming to our Dayu County; in the past, we would have thanked the heavens just to get our monthly salary on time."

"That's for sure! However, I heard that Secretary Tang took the initiative to find County Magistrate Jiang and brought up the matter of issuing bonuses. As for whether it can actually be implemented, we'll know in a few days." Ma Ran deliberately revealed some information.

The matter of the bonuses was proposed by Tang Ye.

This must be publicized properly!

Director Hong was just about to continue probing!

His cell phone rang.

Director Hong answered the phone, his expression changed, he hurriedly shoveled a few mouthfuls of rice into his mouth, then immediately picked up his stainless steel tray and stood up, saying something indistinctly.

"Secretary Ou has rushed back from Yanjing. He says he wants to convene an emergency Standing Committee meeting!"