Kurdistan Region submits August salary payroll to Baghdad

BAGHDAD, Iraq — The Kurdistan Regional Government's Ministry of Finance and Economy submitted its August salary payroll to Iraq's Federal Ministry of Finance on Tuesday, the regional ministry said in a statement. The delivery was accompanied by a detailed financial review covering July revenue and expenditure records, along with supporting documentation for federal review. The regional ministry said the step was taken within the framework of bilateral financial coordination and was intended to begin the accounting audit process. The submission is aimed at accelerating the disbursement of August salaries and ensuring that public employees in the Kurdistan Region receive their payments on time. The financial coordination between Erbil and Baghdad is considered essential for maintaining regular salary disbursements for regional public servants, the ministry said. No further details on the timeline for payment were immediately provided.