The Hungarian government is restructuring compensation for board members and supervisory board members of state-owned companies. A tiered system categorizes companies, dictating remuneration levels accordingly. Despite establishing maximum pay scales, the government retains the authority to approve basic salaries exceeding these limits. This new framework aims to standardize and potentially reduce expenses related to these positions. The move suggests increased governmental oversight of financial practices within state-controlled enterprises. However, the provision allowing overrides raises questions about potential exceptions and continued flexibility in high-level compensation. The system's effectiveness will depend on consistent application of the established limits and transparency in any deviations.