The ministry’s statement shows the central budget deficit reached HUF 1.0368 trillion by the end of September, while the social security funds and separate state funds had surpluses of HUF 157.9 bln and HUF 34.3 bln, respectively. The ministry noted the favourable effect on the budget balance in September of more revenue from the pick-up in economic growth, the expansion of employment and the mandatory connection of tills to the tax office.