Capital Cuts Average Supplier Payment Period to 20.67 Days

Puerto del Rosario City Council places itself far below the national average

The Puerto del Rosario City Council has achieved a new milestone in its financial management by bringing the Average Payment Period Suppliers (APPS) down to 20.67 days in the third quarter of 2025. This figure marks a significant improvement over previous quarters: 34.77 days in the first quarter and 30.10 days in the second quarterTo put this into context, data from the Ministry of Finance show that in August 2025 the APPS for Spanish local authorities stood at 32.40 days, while the autonomous communities averaged 30.45 days. This means the council is paying its suppliers more than 11 days earlier than the national average for local entities and almost exactly in line with the Canary Islands regional average, positioning both as benchmarks of good management.

The collective autonomous communities recorded an APPS of 27.46 days in June 2025. Earlier data also indicate that some regions exceeded 30 days in 202. Consequently, the 20.67‑day figure achieved by the capital’s council establishes it as a reference point for payment management among local authorities.

“For the governing team, restoring confidence in the local economic fabric was a priority. Our businesses and self‑employed professionals know they can count on the Council and that we honor our commitments. The 20.67‑day figure is a clear demonstration of that, and it makes us a benchmark at both the regional and national levels,” said Mayor David de Vera.

“It’s not just a number; it’s liquidity for those who provide us services, it strengthens the local economy, and it optimizes every public euro. Ach an APPS almost a third better than the legal target is a tangible advance for the SMEs and freelancers in our municipality,” added Economy and Finance Councillor Juan Manuel Verdugo.

Concrete effects of the improvement

• Increased liquidity for SMEs and freelancers working with the municipality.
• Boost to local competitiveness thanks to predictable and secure cash flow.
• Enhanced reputation of the City Council as an efficient public entity, encouraging future public‑private partnerships and contracts.
• Freeing of resources that can be redirected to investments and public services rather than being tied up in delayed payments.

Law 15/2010 sets a maximum legal limit of 30 days for payments to suppliers. The City Council not only complies with this requirement but surpasses it by nearly a third, solidifying its status as a model of sound public financial management.