The regional administration has described the current spending control system as inconsistent. According to the position held by the Department of Finance, current fiscal rules force the region to generate a surplus that must be used to pay down public debt to banks, even though the islands' debt levels are significantly lower than established targets.
The regional executive argues that these resources should be reinvested in public services and regional needs. This claim is based on recent experience, where excess spending in 2024 allowed the region to address critical situations such as the reconstruction of La Palma, the care of unaccompanied migrant minors, and the payment of court rulings.
Another point of contention is state-level wage agreements. The Canary Islands administration warns that salary increases negotiated by the Government of Spain with unions create additional costs for regional budgets without clear financial compensation, forcing the diversion of funds from other essential areas.
