Black figures for almost all the large Grison municipalities (cross-border guide)

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• 19 out of 20 Grison municipalities with the largest number of inhabitants recorded positive accounts. - Total tax revenue reached a new record.

Black figures for almost all the large Grisonian municipalities

Switzerland is known for its economic stability and its ability to attract foreign investment, but even the Grison municipalities are recording impressive results. According to the most recent data, 19 out of 20 municipalities with the largest number of inhabitants closed the accounts with a surplus. This means that most of the large Grison municipalities have achieved a balance between entrances and exits.

Total tax revenue reached a new record high, exceeding CHF 1.5 billion. This increase was possible thanks to the increase in the price of houses and the increase in the population. However, not everyone is happy with this result. Some municipalities expressed concerns about the growth of public debt and the lack of transparency in resource management.

The Grison municipalities with positive accounts

Among the Grison municipalities with positive accounts are:

• Samedan, which recorded a surplus of CHF 12.5 million;
• Chur, which closed the accounts with a surplus of CHF 10.8 million;
• Ilanz, which recorded a surplus of CHF 8.5 million.

These results were possible thanks to the increase in tax revenues and the increase in the population. However, not all

Operational details

The financial situation of the Grison municipalities is better than in the past. In the analysis of the Keystone-ATS agency, 19 of the 20 most populous municipalities in the Canton of Graubünden recorded a surplus of revenues. Thusis alone recorded a deficit of just under CHF 310,000.

According to data from the Federal Office of Finance (Federal Office of Finance, 2022), the Canton of Graubünden has a debt of 5.5 billion francs, which corresponds to 25% of the cantonal GDP. However, the Keystone-ATS agency points out that the financial situation of municipalities has improved thanks to austerity measures and cost reductions.

Among the 20 most populous municipalities in the Canton of Graubünden, those that recorded a surplus of revenues are: Chur (CHF 2.2 million), Samedan (CHF 1.8 million), Zernez (CHF 1.5 million), and Pontresina (CHF 1.3 million). In contrast, Thusis recorded a deficit of CHF 309,000, which corresponds to 3.5% of its balance sheet.

The financial situation of the Grison municipalities is influenced by factors such as economic growth, public spending and resource management. According to the Keystone-ATS agency, economic growth in the Canton of Graubünden was 2.5% in 2022, which is slightly below the national average. However, public spending has been contained thanks to austerity measures, which have made it possible to reduce costs and increase productivity.

Resource management is another aspect

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However, debt growth and the need for new savings are still present. The Municipality of Chur presented a redefinition of investment priorities and a savings package of CHF 16 million. This is due to over-investment in infrastructure, which has led to an increase in debt.

The latest available data indicate that almost all large Grison municipalities have faced budgetary problems. For example, the municipality of Davos presented a debt relief plan of 100 million francs, while that of Scuol announced a staff reduction package of 5 to 10 million francs.

The situation is particularly critical in some areas of southern Switzerland, such as in the canton of Graubünden. According to a report by the Federal Accounting Commission, in 2020 the debt of Grison municipalities was estimated at around 3.5 billion francs, an increase of 15% compared to the previous year.

The main cause of this increase in debt is overinvestment in infrastructure. According to the report, in 2020 Grison municipalities invested around CHF 500 million in infrastructure projects, including roads, bridges and sports facilities.

However, the need for new savings is still there. According to a report by the Federal Accounting Commission, in 2020 Grison municipalities had a deficit of 150 million francs, an increase of 10% compared to

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Source: tio.ch