# Slovak state budget and fiscal governance > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/slovak-state-budget-and-fiscal-governance > Updated: 2026-10-07T14:50:07.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2. The Slovak government has begun preparations for the 2027 state budget, which includes a projected deficit of 4.94% of GDP and a plan to abolish the transaction tax by 2028. Alongside fiscal planning, the administration is managing leadership changes within the Ministry of Environment following the dismissal of the previous head. However, the budget process has faced significant scrutiny. The President of the Supreme Audit Office, Ľubomír Andrassy, criticized the government’s approach as “unacceptable and contrary to the principles of a democratic rule of law,” citing the rapid pace of drafting and discussion. The Audit Office noted it could not adequately evaluate risks regarding long-term fiscal sustainability, debt management, and macroeconomic assumptions due to time constraints. Finance Minister Ladislav Kamenický dismissed these criticisms as “activism” that threatens the reputation of the Audit Office. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-07: Slovak Supreme Audit Office criticizes government budget process Slovak Supreme Audit Office President Ľubomír Andrassy criticized the government's budget process as undemocratic, citing risks regarding national debt, sustainability, and unverified economic forecasts. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slovak-supreme-audit-office-criticizes-government-budget-process ### 2026-10-01: Slovakia prepares state budget approval and ministry leadership changes The Slovak government is set to approve the 2027 state budget and address personnel changes in the Ministry of Environment, while diplomatic efforts continue regarding Western Balkan EU integration. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/juraj-blanr-visits-montenegro-to-discuss-eu-integration --- Cite as: Slovak state budget and fiscal governance. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/slovak-state-budget-and-fiscal-governance