一些地方违规发福利、突击花钱，过紧日子需强化监督

Core Viewpoint - The audit reports from over 20 provinces reveal that local governments are struggling to implement the "tighten their belts" policy effectively, leading to various financial irregularities and overspending issues [1][2]. Group 1: Audit Findings - In Hebei, 13 units from 7 departments were found to have issued improper benefits and exceeded expert payment standards, totaling 1.6416 million yuan [2]. - Hunan's audit indicated that 17 departments exceeded budget limits, with overspending amounting to approximately 7.881 million yuan [2]. - Guangdong's report highlighted 6 departments and 2 units that improperly transferred costs and exceeded meeting and training expenses, involving around 739,000 yuan [2]. - In Liaoning, 8 cities and 50 townships reported unbudgeted and over-budget expenditures on "three public" expenses totaling about 393,000 yuan [2]. - Inner Mongolia's audit revealed 6 departments with inaccurate budget preparation for "three public" expenses, leading to overspending of approximately 284,000 yuan [2]. Group 2: Causes of Irregularities - Professor Deng Shulian noted that some issues stem from the current budget management system, while others arise from low penalties for violations, leading to repeated misconduct [3]. - The lack of scientific and reasonable standards for public expenditure budgets contributes to overspending, as departments often misallocate funds due to insufficient budget arrangements [4]. - The phenomenon of "last-minute spending" was identified, where departments rush to spend funds at the end of the fiscal year to avoid budget cuts, leading to inflated expenditures [5]. Group 3: Recommendations for Improvement - It is suggested that a zero-tolerance approach be adopted for violations not caused by institutional issues, along with the establishment of effective penalty mechanisms [3]. - Enhancing the transparency of budget processes and execution is recommended to reduce illegal activities and improve public oversight [7]. - The government is urged to refine budget management systems and address the root causes of recurring audit issues [6].