Hungary's cash flow-based general government balance showed a HUF 32.3 billion surplus at the end of January, the Ministry for National Economy said in a preliminary release of data on Monday.
The central budget finished the month with a HUF 98.6 billion deficit, but the social security funds had a HUF 91.7 billion surplus and separate state funds were HUF 39.2 billion in the black.
Revenue from taxes and contributions climbed 9.0% during the month from the same period a year earlier, the ministry said, adding that revenue from taxes on consumption were up 8%.
Transfers for European Union-funded programs came to HUF 240.3 billion, boosted by transfers due in December that were delayed because of a liquidity squeeze in Brussels, the ministry said.
Interest expenditures came to HUF 179.3 billion, HUF 206.4 billion lower than in the base period.
Expenditures of budget organizations rose because of the payment of a bonus for soldiers and the police.
The ministry said the government would continue to preserve fiscal stability while ensuring resources for measures to support families raising children, pensioners, first-time home buyers and businesses.
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