Decision No. 55/2015/QD-TTg amending and supplementing certain articles of Decision No. 15/2012/QD-TTg dated March 6, 2012 of the Government on piloting a special financial mechanism for Vietnam News Agency during the period from 2012 to 2014.

Decision No. 55/2015/QD-TTg amends and supplements certain articles of Decision No. 15/2012/QD-TTg on piloting a special financial mechanism for Vietnam News Agency. The implementation period is extended until 2017, and the maximum wage expenditure ratio is determined at 34% of the budget estimate for regular operating funds.

Document No.55/2015/QĐ-TTg
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Justice
Signed byNguyễn Tấn Dũng — Thủ tướng
Updated24/06/2026
SectorFinance
FieldUncategorized
Issued date09/11/2015
Effective date25/12/2015
Expiry date19/09/2024
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 55/2015/QD-TTg amends and supplements certain articles of Decision No. 15/2012/QD-TTg on piloting a special financial mechanism for Vietnam News Agency. The implementation period is extended until 2017, and the maximum wage expenditure ratio is determined at 34% of the budget estimate for regular operating funds.

Scope of application

Vietnam News Agency, Ministry of Finance, and relevant ministries and agencies

Key points

  • Vietnam News Agency → the implementation period of the pilot special financial mechanism is extended until 2017 (Article 1 Clause 1)
  • Vietnam News Agency → calculates and determines the wage fund and maximum additional income at a ratio of 34% of the budget estimate for regular operating funds (Article 1 Point a Clause 3)
  • This Decision takes effect from December 25, 2015, and applies to fiscal years from 2015 to a maximum of 2017 (Article 2)
  • During the pilot period, if the Government or Prime Minister issues new regulations on the self-management mechanism for public service units in the field of information and communication that come into force, they shall be implemented according to the new regulations (Article 2)
  • Vietnam News Agency, Ministry of Finance, and relevant ministries and agencies are responsible for implementing this Decision (Article 2)

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Due to the extension of the pilot implementation period to 2017, Vietnam News Agency has more time to adjust its financial mechanism and improve operational efficiency.
  • A maximum wage expenditure ratio of 34% of the budget estimate for regular operating funds will enhance Vietnam News Agency's financial autonomy but may also put pressure on state budgets.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is the duration of the pilot period for the special financial mechanism for Vietnam News Agency?

The implementation period of the pilot is extended until 2017 (Article 1 Clause 1).

What is the maximum wage expenditure ratio for Vietnam News Agency?

The maximum wage expenditure ratio is determined at 34% of the budget estimate for regular operating funds (Article 1 Point a Clause 3).

When does this Decision take effect?

This Decision takes effect from December 25, 2015 (Article 2).

In case the Government or Prime Minister issues new regulations on the self-management mechanism for public service units, which regulations will Vietnam News Agency follow?

During the pilot period, if the Government or Prime Minister issues new regulations that come into force, Vietnam News Agency will follow the new regulations (Article 2).

Which agencies are responsible for implementing this Decision?

Vietnam News Agency, Ministry of Finance, and relevant ministries and agencies are responsible for implementing this Decision (Article 2).

Full text

PRIME MINISTER

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 55/2015/QĐ-TTg
Hanoi, November 9, 2015

Pursuant to …;

Amending and supplementing certain Articles of Article 24Decision number 15/2012/QĐ-TTgg

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Article 1. Amend some contents of Decision No. 15/2012/QĐ-TTg dated March 6, 2012 of the Prime Minister on implementing the pilot mechanism of special financial regime for Vietnam News Agency during the period 2012 - 2014 as follows:

1. Clause 1, Article 1 is amended as follows: Extend the trial period of the special financial regime for Vietnam News Agency from 2015 to a maximum of 2017.

2. Point a, Clause 3, Article 2 is amended as follows:

Vietnam News Agency shall calculate and determine the annual wage fund and maximum additional income allowed to be spent according to a ratio of 34% of the budget estimate of regular operating funds of Vietnam News Agency (including the budget estimate of regular operating funds guaranteed by the state budget annually and the budget estimate of revenue from public services of Vietnam News Agency).

Article 2.

1. This Decision takes effect from December 25, 2015 and applies to the fiscal years from 2015 to a maximum of 2017. During the trial period, if the Government or the Prime Minister issues regulations on the autonomy mechanism of public service units in the field of information and communication that come into force, they shall be implemented according to the new regulations.

2. Vietnam News Agency, Ministry of Finance and relevant ministries and agencies are responsible for implementing this Decision./.

PRIME MINISTER
(Signed)
Nguyen Tan Dung

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