中经评论：兜牢基层“三保”底线为何重要

Core Viewpoint - The central government is prioritizing the "three guarantees" (basic livelihood, wages, and operational stability) for local governments, emphasizing the need for financial support to address local fiscal difficulties and ensure the implementation of policies that affect citizens' lives [1][2][3] Group 1: Financial Support and Budget Allocation - The central government has allocated 566 billion yuan for urban housing security projects and 4,166 billion yuan for medical insurance and construction funding, indicating a proactive approach to bolster local financial capabilities [1] - In 2023, the central government's transfer payments to local governments are set at 10.34 trillion yuan, reflecting an 8.4% increase, with a focus on enhancing general transfer payments to improve local fiscal capacity [2] Group 2: Long-term Institutional Arrangements - The "three guarantees" require not only short-term funding but also long-term institutional arrangements to enhance local governments' revenue-generating capabilities [3] - Recommendations include optimizing the tax structure, improving local tax systems, and reforming the fiscal relationship between central and local governments to ensure sustainable financial health for localities [3] Group 3: Expenditure Management - Emphasis is placed on prioritizing "three guarantees" in fiscal expenditures, ensuring that funds are allocated effectively to support basic services and operational needs [2][3] - There is a call for optimizing expenditure structures and enhancing the efficiency of fiscal policies to ensure that financial resources are used effectively in supporting the "three guarantees" [3]