Stop paying advance salary, says Oman’s Ministry of Finance| Times of Oman

Stop paying advance salary, says Oman’s Ministry of Finance| Times of Oman

Muscat: The Ministry of Finance has issued a circular No. 2/2021 addressed to all ministries and government units for cancellation of the advance payment of salary when proceeding for regular leave. The circular refers to the Financial Law, promulgated by Royal Decree No. 47/98 and Financial Circular No. 20/2020 on handling of salaries electronically. The circular comes within activation and execution of the mechanism for electronic transfer of salaries aimed to facilitate transactions related to salaries, allowances and other dues. The circular has drawn the attention of all ministries and government units to completely cease the procedures of advance leave payments for regular leave of employees. The Ministry of Finance urged all ministries, government units and public establishments to observe the content of this circular in the interest of the public. The circular also stated that the internal audit units shall follow with implementation of the circular.