As much as 35% of this year’s budget can be cut without affecting the efficiency with which government services are delivered, according to chartered accountant and attorney Christopher Ram who also said it is a “travesty” that the budget cuts case is still in court.
Ram made the comments at an AFC-sponsored symposium on the 2013 National Budget at the Pegasus Hotel yesterday during which he also spoke about last year’s “absolutely justified” cuts and their impact. About five dozen persons attended the symposium including parliamentarians from the AFC and Ram urged them to ensure that they exercise proper stewardship over the people’s funds. No representatives from the PPP or the main opposition, APNU were observed by Stabroek News during that three-hour- long forum.
“My view is that this budget could be cut anywhere…between 25 and 35% without affecting the efficiency
