According to Sverdlovsk Region Ministry of Finances, regional budget expenditures came to 27.275 million RUR, or 24.2% of the estimated annual figures in January-April 2007. Healthcare and sports spending received 25.3% of the yearly sum, social welfare programs have been financed by 21.8%. Some finances meant for 2007 have been invested in education (23.7%), culture and media (25.4%), national security and law enforcement (24.7%), national economy (24.2%), housing maintenance and utilities (27.7%).