The background and purpose of revising the "Regulations"
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the new central leadership has attached great importance to the problems that arise in official reception activities, and has clearly required the improvement of the official reception system and other strict frugal systems, resolutely curb the trend of extravagance and waste, and effectively curb various violations, disciplines and laws in the consumption of public funds such as official receptions. The Eight Provisions of the Central Committee and the "Regulations on Party and Government Organs Strictly Enforcing Economy and Opposing Waste" put forward clear requirements for standardizing and simplifying official receptions.
The leading comrades of the central government took the lead in setting an example and setting an example. They ate working meals and stayed in ordinary suites during official receptions, did not clean up venues and closed roads, did not organize welcome and farewell activities, and did not accompany multiple people at all levels. This demonstrated the fine style of the new central leadership that is close to the people, frugal and pragmatic, and set an example for leading cadres at all levels and staff of party and government agencies.
In order to implement the relevant requirements of the "Regulations on Strictly Implementing Economy and Opposing Waste by Party and Government Organs", consolidate the rectification results of the Party's mass line educational practice activities, and effectively strengthen the management of official receptions, the General Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the General Office of the State Council have comprehensively revised the regulations issued in 2006 , aims to solve outstanding problems existing in domestic official reception activities of party and government agencies, improve systems and standards, innovate management mechanisms, promote social reform, strengthen supervision and accountability, and provide strong support for strengthening party and government agencies to strictly enforce economy and oppose waste, improve work style, and establish a good image of the party and government.
Overall ideas for revising the "Regulations"
The "Regulations" focus on strict economy in official reception, firmly grasp the two "fundamental solutions" of innovative management and deepening reform, carry out all-round and three-dimensional breakthroughs, strive to cure the stubborn problems of official reception and curb "waste on the tip of the tongue", which can be summarized in four key words:
The first is to reduce the volume, establish a two-way restriction mechanism for reception, strictly control the scope and projects of reception, adhere to the classified management of reception, strictly distinguish official reception from business reception and other receptions, and effectively reduce unnecessary official reception activities.
The second is to limit expenditures, control the reception budget, formulate reception expenditure standards by category and region, strengthen the management and control of reception expense reimbursement and settlement, and put the reception expenditure into a cage of the system.
The third is accountability. We must supervise the entire process of official receptions, promote the disclosure of reception information, strictly enforce accountability for reception work, strengthen rigid constraints on reception activities, strengthen the joint force of internal and external supervision, and form the correct direction and positive expectations for receptions that are unwilling, dare not, and cannot violate regulations and disciplines.
The fourth is reform, focusing on deepening the reform of the official reception management system, the socialization reform of reception services, the reform of the transformation of reception venues within the agency, and the centralized and unified management reform of the reception resources under the agency, to fundamentally eradicate the soil that breeds illegal and wasteful behaviors in official receptions.
New features presented by the "Regulations"
The "Regulations" embody four new characteristics. The first is to be strict. Strictly and detailed various requirements and standards, a total of 38 prohibitions were proposed, including 11 "prohibited" matters and 27 "not allowed" requirements.
The second is to focus on innovation. The contents of the regulations issued in 2006 have been extensively revised and added. There are 26 revised items in total, of which 15 are completely new and 7 have been significantly revised.
The third is all-round coverage. It covers various elements of reception management such as scope of application, reception units, reception objects, reception projects, and supporting reforms, and standardizes the entire reception management process such as prior approval control, in-process specifications, and post-event supervision and accountability. Strict and detailed regulations have been made on key aspects of reception activities such as food, accommodation, travel, pick-up and drop-off, security, budget and reimbursement.
Fourth, focus on operability. It echoes the policies and regulations on travel, conferences, training, etc., and the standards are connected and coordinated; according to the actual official activities, the reception standards, scope and projects are stipulated, and specific requirements are put forward for the standardization of reception activities. It is highly operable and facilitates the implementation of the system.
New measures proposed by the "Regulations"
The "Regulations" propose 13 new measures in three aspects.
The first is source control and two-way restraint, reducing the number of official reception activities from the starting point and the source. To this end, the Regulations propose:
——Strictly control business outings. Party and government agencies at all levels are required to strengthen the management of official outing plans, scientifically arrange and strictly control the time, content, route, frequency and number of outings. If reception is really necessary when traveling on official business, the dispatching unit shall issue an official letter to the reception unit informing the contents, itinerary and personnel.
——Strictly control the reception area. The reception unit is clearly required to strictly control the examination and approval. No reception will be given without official letters, and no reception will be given for private activities such as visiting relatives, traveling, vacations, etc.; reception will be coordinated for official activities that can be combined; public funds shall not be used to reimburse or pay expenses that should be borne by individuals.
——Establish a reception list system to achieve "leaving traces" of reception. The reception unit shall fill in a reception list that reflects the reception object's unit, name, position, official activities, time, place, expenses, etc., and keep it as one of the reimbursement vouchers for future reference.
The second is to clarify standards, comprehensively manage, simplify and standardize official reception activities. To this end, the Regulations propose:
——Simplify reception etiquette. It is clearly stipulated that the main responsible comrades of regions and departments are not allowed to attend the greeting and farewell, and are not allowed to be accompanied by multiple people at each level.
——Limited reception accommodation room types, and the reception recipients shall be responsible for the accommodation expenses. Accommodation rooms are mainly standard rooms. Provincial and ministerial-level cadres can be accommodated in ordinary suites, and no additional toiletries are allowed.
——Strictly control the number of meals and the number of people accompanying the meal, and strictly limit the dining location and consumption content.
——Standardize security arrangements. The warning scope should be narrowed as much as possible, traffic control should not be violated in violation of regulations, and venues should not be cleared or closed.
——All reception expenses are included in budget management, and the total budget for reception expenses is reasonably limited and listed separately.
——Reception expense standards are formulated by region with reference to conference and other standards and are dynamically adjusted.
——Strictly manage the reimbursement of reception expenses. Clarify the types of reimbursement vouchers. Where conditions permit, settlement by bank transfer or official card shall be used, and payment in cash shall not be allowed.
The third is to fully disclose the information, strengthen accountability, and resolutely put an end to the "broken window effect" in official receptions. To this end, the Regulations propose:
——Party and government agencies at all levels above the county level have comprehensively established a reception information disclosure mechanism and accepted social supervision.
——Establish a three-dimensional supervision and inspection system for reception work and clarify the contents of supervision and inspection.
——Incorporate reception work into the scope of accountability, strengthen accountability and punishment, and transfer suspected crimes to judicial organs for investigation of criminal responsibility in accordance with the law.
Implement the requirements for deepening reform and solve the problem of official reception management from the root
The "Regulations" implement the spirit of the Third Plenary Session of the 18th CPC Central Committee and resolve the contradictions and problems encountered in official reception management by deepening four reforms:
First, deepen the reform of the official reception management system. For the first time, it is clarified that the official reception management department of party and government agencies at or above the county level is responsible for managing the domestic official reception work of party and government agencies at the same level, and guiding the domestic official reception work of lower-level party and government agencies, thereby unifying reception management and preventing comparison and waste.
The second is to actively promote the socialization reform of reception services. Give full play to the role of the market mechanism, implement government purchase of services, and effectively utilize social resources to provide services such as reception, dining, accommodation, and transportation. Implement a designated service system for reception vehicles.
The third is to promote the transformation and reform of reception venues within the agency. Promote the establishment and improvement of service operation mechanisms for internal reception venues, promote enterprise management, establish a market-oriented reception fee settlement mechanism, and gradually realize self-financing and self-development.
The fourth is to promote the reform of centralized and unified management of reception venues within the agency. Promote the centralized and unified management and utilization of internal reception venues by party and government agencies at all levels, and establish a reception resource sharing mechanism.
The "Regulations" have made corresponding institutional arrangements to eradicate the stubborn problem of excessive eating and drinking of public funds during domestic official receptions
The "Regulations" require the reception recipients to eat their own meals in accordance with the prescribed standards (i.e. food standards for travel, conferences, training, etc.) and shall not pass them on to the reception unit. Due to work needs, the reception unit can only arrange a working meal. The number of people accompanying a meal is strictly controlled. If there are less than 10 guests, the number of people accompanying the meal must not exceed 3; if there are more than 10 people, the number of guests must not exceed one-third of the number of guests.
At the same time, the "Regulations" impose strict restrictions on the dining location and consumption content of work meals: work meals must serve home-cooked dishes, and high-end dishes such as shark fins and bird's nests and dishes made from wild protected animals are not allowed. Cigarettes and high-end drinks are not allowed, and private clubs and high-consumption dining venues are not allowed.
The "Regulations" stipulate the formulation of standards for domestic official reception expenses to ensure the scientificity and feasibility of the standards
In order to strictly implement the requirements of economy, ensure that the reception expenditure standards are in line with reality, avoid leaving excuses for breaking the standards in reception work, and maintain the seriousness of the system, the "Regulations" insist on formulating reception expenditure standards by region and category, and require local party committees and governments at or above the county level to base their efforts on According to the local economic development level, market prices and other actual conditions, the reception work meal expenditure standards at the same level shall be formulated according to the local meeting dining standards and adjusted regularly; the reception accommodation shall comply with the local travel and accommodation fee standards for the reception objects; the reception expenditure standards shall be reported to the public reception management department and financial department of the party and government agencies at the next higher level for filing.
The "Regulations" regulate the expenditure of official reception expenses from the source of the budget
The budget is the source of official reception expenses. To regulate reception expenses, we must first strictly manage the budget. The "Regulations" require that all official reception expenses be included in budget management, listed separately, and the total amount is controlled. It is prohibited to spend reception expenses in non-tax income to avoid multiple sources and the scale of expenditures getting out of control. In order to prevent burden shifting, the "Regulations" clearly prohibit the inclusion of travel, conference, training and other expenses that should be borne by the reception recipients in the reception expenses. It is prohibited to list, transfer or conceal reception expenses in the name of holding meetings and trainings. It is prohibited to pass on reception expenses to lower-level units and other units, enterprises and individuals. It is prohibited to list other expenses in the name of official reception.
The "Regulations" enhance the transparency of official reception activities and strengthen supervision and accountability
In order to enhance the transparency of official reception activities, allow the people to supervise power, and let power operate in the sun, the "Regulations" require the official reception management departments of party and government agencies at or above the county level to work with the financial department to organize and disclose the domestic official reception system regulations, standards, expenditures, reception venues, reception projects and other relevant information on an annual basis, and accept social supervision.
Accountability is a key part of solving the problem of official reception management. Without accountability and high-voltage lines, no matter how good the system and standards are, they will not be effective. The "Regulations" strengthen the supervision and accountability of reception activities from three perspectives: strengthening business inspections, strengthening financial audit supervision, and increasing penalties. The official reception management departments of party and government agencies at or above the county level are required to work with relevant departments to strengthen the supervision and inspection of the domestic official reception work of various departments of the party and government agencies at the same level and lower-level party and government agencies; the finance and audit departments strengthen the supervision of reception expenditures and internal reception venues of the agencies; the disciplinary inspection and supervision agencies seriously investigate the party discipline responsibilities and administrative responsibilities of the relevant persons in charge and those directly responsible for the reception units, and report them, and transfer suspected crimes to the judicial organs for criminal responsibility.
Specific tasks for implementing the "Regulations"
For all regions and departments, first, we must improve the system of institutional standards, formulate implementation methods, clarify reception expenditure standards such as reception work meals, improve other reception management regulations such as investment promotion receptions, and coordinate and adjust conference fees, travel expenses, training fees and other related expenditure standards. Second, we must strengthen management and supervision, establish a reception list system and a reception information filing mechanism; strengthen supervision and inspection of the domestic official reception work of various departments of the agencies at the same level and lower-level party and government agencies; promote the disclosure of official reception information of party and government agencies above the county level. Third, it is necessary to carry out a pilot reform of the socialization of reception services and promote the establishment of a designated system for reception vehicles; work with relevant departments to establish and improve a control mechanism for official outings and a reception supervision and accountability mechanism; carry out a pilot reform of the internal reception venue conversion service operation mechanism and centralized and unified management. Fourth, we must carry out publicity and training, hold special training on reception management, and promote the implementation of the system; carry out publicity activities on the theme of simplifying etiquette and frugal dining in the official reception system, and take multiple measures to promote the implementation of the "Regulations."
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