Milan Ćulibrk, editor of the “Radar” weekly, asserts that the significant budget deficit Serbia experienced in September stemmed primarily from cash payments made to citizens. Ćulibrk suggests these payments were intended to influence voting. He claims the September deficit was 180 times larger than that of August, indicating a substantial increase in government spending. This surge in expenditure is directly attributed, according to Ćulibrk, to attempts at manipulating the electoral process through financial incentives. The claims raise concerns about budgetary transparency and the potential impact of financial influence on Serbia’s elections. Further investigation is needed to verify these allegations and the extent of the financial discrepancies. The situation highlights potential issues related to fiscal responsibility during election periods in Serbia.