Análisis de la evolución del presupuesto del Municipio del Distrito Metropolitano de Quito (MDMQ) 2009-2018 y las alternativas de financiamiento frente a la desaceleración económica del Ecuador, año 2018

Abstract

Abstract:The present research work reviews the budget development of the Municipality of the Metropolitan District of Quito (MDMQ) for the period 2009-2018, covering the administration of former Mayor Augusto Barrera G. (August 2009-May 2014) and the current administration of Mauricio Rodas E. (May 2014-May 2019) and aims to take a view on the primary income sources of the local government and its relative importance in the budget. It also focusses on expenditures and its orientation to achieve the institutional objectives and goals of the local government. It also focusses in reviewing the municipality s financial capacity, its perspectives for fiscal year 2018 and its sustainability in the medium term. Based on the statistical data collected during the present research, it seems that the MDMQ s budget is highly dependent on Central Government transfers as the primary source of income and thus, making it sound for future administrations to implement expenditure prioritization measures and seek for alternative or new financing sources to guarantee the investment level required to provide for a sustainable development in benefit of the city and its inhabitants.