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Treasury Data Reveal Wide Gaps in How Spain’s Public Bodies Pay Suppliers

Ministry figures show councils breaching the 30‑day legal limit with rising mid‑year arrears.

Overview

  • Spain’s average Periodo Medio de Pago a Proveedores stood at 27 days in June, with the Central Administration at 23 days under the 30‑day legal cap.
  • Castilla‑La Mancha paid suppliers in 17 days in June, running 10 days faster than the national average, according to Finance Ministry data.
  • In Deza‑Tabeiros‑Montes, municipalities held more than €2.5 million in unpaid invoices, with Agolada’s average payment time soaring to about 130 days.
  • One third of Arousa councils exceeded the legal limit in Q2, including Vilanova (~95 days), Ribadumia (78), Cambados (54) and Valga (48), while the Mancomunidade do Salnés averaged 67 days.
  • O Salnés and Ullán together reported €7.41 million pending at end‑June, as prompt payers such as Silleda (4.75 days) and Meaño (~1.20 days, no invoices pending) showed strong treasury performance.