The Central Bank of Libya has released data showing that the total expenditure on the Administrative Control Authority during the first nine months of 2026 was 655 million, 897 thousand, and 982 Libyan dinars. Of this amount, 618 million, 567 thousand, and 749 dinars were allocated for salaries. An additional 11 thousand and 815 dinars were spent on salaries for the authority in the Eastern region.
The average monthly expenditure on salaries during this period was 68.7 million dinars, compared to 39.5 million dinars per month in 2025. This represents a significant increase in spending on salaries for the Administrative Control Authority. The data also shows that the total expenditure for 2025 was 473 million, 560 thousand, and 567 dinars, with 402 million, 869 thousand, and 855 dinars allocated for salaries.
A comparison of the data reveals that the total expenditure for the first nine months of 2026 increased by 182 million, 337 thousand, and 415 dinars compared to the total expenditure for 2025. The increase in salary expenditures was 215 million, 697 thousand, and 894 dinars, with the average monthly expenditure on salaries rising by 29.2 million dinars.
The Central Bank of Libya's data also shows that the total revenue for the first nine months of 2026 was 114.5 billion dinars. The bank's data also revealed that 88.6 billion dinars were spent on various sectors, with 60.6 billion dinars allocated for salaries. Additionally, 5.6 billion dinars were spent on the legislative and executive branches.
The increase in spending on the Administrative Control Authority's salaries reflects a significant rise in the authority's expenditures. The authority's role in monitoring and controlling government activities may require a larger workforce, leading to increased salary expenditures. However, the reasons behind this increase are not explicitly stated in the Central Bank's data.
The Central Bank's data also provides insights into Libya's economic situation. The bank reported that 10.1 billion dollars were spent on documentary credits and 39 million dinars on commercial cards during the first nine months of 2026. The data also shows that the country's gold prices have fluctuated in recent times.
The release of the Central Bank's data comes amid ongoing efforts to improve transparency and accountability in Libya's government. The data provides valuable insights into the country's economic situation and government expenditures. The Administrative Control Authority plays a crucial role in monitoring government activities, and the increase in its salary expenditures reflects the authority's growing importance.
Key points
- The Central Bank of Libya reported 618.5 million dinars in salaries for the Administrative Control Authority for the first nine months of 2026.
- The average monthly expenditure on salaries for the authority increased to 68.7 million dinars, compared to 39.5 million dinars per month in 2025.
- The total expenditure for the first nine months of 2026 increased by 182 million, 337 thousand, and 415 dinars compared to the total expenditure for 2025.
