This result represents a significant improvement of €26.5 million compared to the original budget planning for 2022, but at the same time a deterioration of €41.4 million compared to the 2021 annual financial statements.
The equalization reserve was used up in 2011 and could only be built up again with the annual surpluses in 2017 and 2018. The equalization reserve already covered the deficits for 2019 and 2020. The 2021 annual surplus increased the equalization reserve again and can now be used to cover the 2022 deficit.
Further information on the municipal annual financial statements can be found on the city's website at www.bonn.de/jahresabschluesse (opens in a new tab)