This document summarizes measures taken by the Governor and Government of Stavropol Krai, Russia to reduce budget expenditures in 2016 by 10% as compared to 2015. Specifically, it discusses imposing limits on wages for public sector employees, introducing a hiring freeze, and reducing the number of public officials working in professional positions. These measures are estimated to cut government spending by over 20 million rubles in 2016. The Governor and Government are taking a comprehensive approach to lower the costs of maintaining public officials and employees in Stavropol Krai.