The Ministry of Finance issued memorandum number 1674 on 19 October 2026 to simplify procedures for the payment of investment project costs in Algeria. This directive establishes a standardized documentation process for all related financial transactions. Under the new rules, the General Directorate of Treasury and Accounting requires four specific documents to authorize payments. Applicants must submit the delegation contract, the individualization decision, and the activity credit programming document. Additionally, the directive mandates the inclusion of the decision appointing the central non-decentralized activity manager. These measures aim to clarify the administrative requirements for project managers and treasury officials involved in investment payment procedures.
Addressing Administrative Payment Hurdles
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research prompted the new measure after reporting consistent difficulties in executing investment operations. Officials at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research submitted a formal letter, numbered 772, on 17 September 2026 to communicate these concerns. This correspondence detailed specific obstacles encountered by the department during the standard payment process. Ministry of Finance memorandum number 1674 serves as the official response to the issues outlined in that communication. By standardizing the required documentation, the Ministry of Finance aims to resolve the procedural delays previously experienced by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. These changes apply to all investment project costs across Algeria to ensure consistent application by the General Directorate of Treasury and Accounting.
Regulatory Basis for New Directive
Legal authority for these changes stems from the regulation dated 19 February 2023, which governs management delegation methods. This framework provides the regulatory foundation for the updated financial processing requirements introduced by the Ministry of Finance.
The Ministry of Finance also utilized the specific criteria established in a decision dated 11 May 2026 to define the necessary supporting documentation. That May decision outlines the precise records required by the General Directorate of Treasury and Accounting to validate project expenditures. By aligning current operations with both the 2023 regulation and the 11 May 2026 decision, the Ministry of Finance intends to create a clear administrative path for all investment payments in Algeria. These combined legal instruments serve as the basis for the documentation list currently enforced for all project managers.
