The first evaluation report of the new council term has been published

The Audit Committee’s statutory duty is to assess whether the operational and financial targets set by the council have been met and whether the municipality’s activities have been organised in an effective and appropriate manner. The assessment report examines, in particular, the municipality’s financial balance, the implementation of strategic objectives and the management of investments.

Tuusula Municipality’s financial result for the 2025 financial year was a deficit of €5.1 million, and its outstanding debt rose to €309.5 million, or €7,278 per capita. The Audit Committee emphasises the need for proactive fiscal adjustment measures without prejudice, as well as the critical prioritisation of investments.

The report highlights the significant changes to the municipality’s workforce that took place at all levels of the organisation during 2025. The Audit Committee considers it important to develop and monitor staff skills, strengthen the role of line managers, and maintain the organisation’s reputation as an employer.

The report highlights the following annual priorities: progress on the service network reform, investments, the development of the Tuusula Sports Centre, the wellbeing of children and young people, and the municipality’s staff. In addition, the report draws attention to the long processing times for environmental permits at the Central Uusimaa Environmental Centre and the need to develop knowledge-based management.

The council will now ask the municipal executive board and the relevant departments to provide their responses to the findings and recommendations set out in the evaluation report.

Further information:

Eemi Vaherlehto, Chair of the Audit Committee, 040 516 6099

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