Canary Islands Government Approves Delegations for 2025

The Canary Islands government has approved a set of delegations to streamline approval processes for significant expenses and contracts during 2025. These measures aim to speed up administration as the fiscal year nears its end.

Key Delegations

• The government grants the Education, Science, and Culture Department authority to approve expenses over 3 million euros, ensuring large-scale projects and investments proceed efficiently.
• The department can now directly authorize grants exceeding 150,000 euros under specific conditions, especially those deemed of public or social importance.
• The government also empowers the department to sign agreements with local councils for grants over the same threshold, simplifying collaboration with regional partners.

Purpose and Impact

These delegations are crucial for maintaining agility in public administration, particularly in managing the regional budget and supporting cultural and scientific initiatives.

The move underscores the government’s effort to avoid bureaucratic delays, ensuring funds are allocated promptly to vital projects.

Reporting and Transparency

• The delegation decisions will be reported back to the government by early 2026.
• This reflects an effort for transparency and accountability amid ongoing budget management challenges.