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Saxony-Anhalt Census Funding Dispute

Saxony-Anhalt municipalities are challenging census data used for funding distribution, with the Ministry of Finance rejecting calls for change.

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Magdeburg Ministry Of FinanceStatistical Offices Of Saxony-AnhaltMunicipalities In Saxony-AnhaltCity Of HalleCity Of Weißenfels

Henri Fischer

How many municipalities reported discrepancies, and what are some examples of the financial implications?: At least 28 municipalities have reported discrepancies between their own registry data and the census data. The city of Halle anticipates a loss of approximately 15 million euros due to the lower population count. Not all municipalities are unhappy with the results; some report negligible differences.
What are the varying positions of different municipalities regarding the census data and possible solutions?: While some municipalities advocate for using their registry data instead of the census data, others, like Sandersdorf-Brehna, find the differences insignificant. The city of Weißenfels is pushing for a legal change to allow for a secondary validation of the census results.
What is the Ministry of Finance's reasoning for rejecting the use of municipal registry data instead of census data?: The Ministry of Finance believes that using data from municipal registries would require significant additional personnel and financial resources, increasing the burden on municipalities. The existing process is seen as more efficient and cost-effective.
How did the 2022 census affect many municipalities in Saxony-Anhalt, and what is the primary source of their funding?: Many municipalities in Saxony-Anhalt experienced lower population counts in the 2022 census than expected, leading to reduced funding from the municipal financial equalization system. This is because funding is based on census data, and lower counts result in less funding.
What was the response of the Magdeburg Ministry of Finance to the concerns about census data affecting municipal funding?: The Magdeburg Ministry of Finance rejected requests to alter the funding mechanism for municipalities based on the 2022 census data. They stated that the data is under review and that there are no valid reasons to change the existing distribution mechanism.

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