The Russian Ministry of Construction is developing a special accounting system for the accumulation of electricity bills on behalf of Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin. It was reported by the newspaper “Newswith reference to a letter sent from the ministry to the highest executive authorities.
As stated in the letter, it is planned to introduce “mandatory accumulation of consumer payments in a special bank account for payments for utilities” from those who manage apartment buildings.
Currently, the money goes to the accounts of management companies (MC) and becomes their property. Vladimir Koshelev, First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Construction and Housing and Community Services, explained that residents of houses can only check their use once a year, while approving an expenditure report and a plan for future expenditures.
The parliamentarian added that in the event of dishonest acts of the Criminal Code, there is no guarantee that the funds will not be used for the needs of other households, or that only the services actually provided will be paid. Often management organizations report on the work done after the event, and residents are often unable to rectify the situation. The newspaper therefore states that changing the way fees are collected in accounts created specifically for each home will increase control over the funds and give residents confidence that their money is being used for its intended purpose.
Private accounts will only allow management companies to transfer money to establishments that provide water, heating and electricity services to homes, Izvestia reported.
It was previously reported that stores could be allowed free of charge. distribute food.
Source: Gazeta
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