In accordance with the instructions of the Head of State to increase the regions' own revenues, a special meeting was held today at the State Revenue Department of Shymkent with the participation of the city's mayor Gabit Syzdykbekov, state bodies and relevant structural divisions. The meeting discussed issues of expanding the revenue base of the local budget and identifying additional sources of income.

The city mayor noted the strategic importance of forming a stable and balanced revenue base. Because it is with these funds that the city's infrastructure and socially important projects are implemented. Over the past two years, significant results have been achieved in this direction and positive dynamics are observed.

In particular, the volume of the city budget increased by 239 billion tenge and amounted to 895 billion tenge. Of which 496 billion tenge are own revenues. The level of budget autonomy increased from 46% to 56%. This indicates a decrease in dependence on republican transfers and an increase in the city's financial stability.

During the meeting, a comprehensive action plan for 2026–2027 was discussed. The document includes measures to ensure planned revenues, strengthen tax administration, identify additional sources of revenue, and increase the transparency and efficiency of the budget process.

Following the meeting, the city akim instructed responsible persons to intensify work to ensure full receipt of revenues and to conduct explanatory work with entrepreneurs. In particular, the need to re-register small and medium-sized businesses as taxpayers in Shymkent at the specific place of business will be explained.

Expanding its own revenue base will allow for the implementation of more social and infrastructure projects and improve the quality of life of city residents.

Press service of the Shymkent city mayor