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Santo Domingo. – The Chamber of Accounts of the Dominican Republic (CCRD) presented the main advances achieved during its first 100 days of management, in a period characterized by institutional transformation, the modernization of processes and a firm commitment to transparency and accountability.
The president of the auditing body, Dr. Emma Polanco Melo, highlighted that this new stage has focused on regaining citizen trust and consolidating the Chamber as a technical, independent, and efficient institution. Along with Vice President Francisco Tamárez Florentino and the members of the Plenary, Francisco Franco, Ramón Méndez Acosta, and Griselda Gómez Santana, an agenda of profound reforms has been promoted that covers all areas of fiscal control, internal management, and institutional projection.
Among the main achievements are the approval and publication of 20 audit reports, the technical review of the 2024 Budget Execution Report, and the issuance of observations to the National Congress on budget deviations, accompanied by fiscal planning recommendations. Likewise, a new early warning portal and a historical database were designed, achieving a 25% reduction in the average time for report preparation.
Similarly, the National Control and Inspection System (SINACOF) was launched, designed to digitize and strengthen external control of public resources. A technical review of the 2024 National Budget was also carried out, early warning mechanisms were implemented to detect fiscal deviations, and the supervision of non-profit associations was reinforced.
In the matter of sworn statements of assets, 916 declarations were received in just three months and digital forms were simplified by 60%. As part of the support to local governments, the First National Conference on Sworn Statements was organized, aimed at training municipal officials and presenting proposals for modification to Law 311-14, focused on the process of sworn statements of assets and on the accountability of the General State Budget.
Citizen participation and social control were strengthened through oversight activities, "I Give Account" days, and workshops for non-profit associations, as well as the analysis of six citizen complaints for misuse of public funds.
In the institutional sphere, the Plenary held 12 sessions, during which 35 resolutions were issued relating to audits, administrative decisions, and reconsideration appeals. 25 internal control reports were executed, progress was made in the digitization of archives, and new procedures were implemented aligned with ISO standards and quality, compliance, and anti-bribery policies.
The administrative reform also included general salary leveling, the comprehensive redesign of the General Audit Directorate, and the implementation of welfare programs for employees, such as "Happy Employee Loan" and "Housing Bonus", in coordination with the Reserve Bank.
In technological innovation, the CCRD adopted the digital signature Firma-GOB, renewed equipment, and activated automated attention channels. In addition, the institution strengthened its presence in traditional and digital media, consolidating the institutional communication strategy.
Finally, cooperation agreements were signed with the Institutionalism and Justice Foundation (FINJUS) and the Governmental Office of Information and Communication Technology (OGTIC), the National School of Accounts was relaunched, and the infrastructure and work spaces were renovated, guaranteeing an optimal environment for staff and citizens. Likewise, the Public Law Update Day was held, aimed at training CCRD staff, in which the most outstanding jurists of the Dominican Republic spoke, strengthening the technical and ethical training of the auditors and officials of the supervisory body.
"The Accounts Chamber is transformed with work, unity, and institutional vision. Our commitment is firm: to regain citizen trust and guarantee the efficient use of public funds," expressed President Emma Polanco Melo.
With the presentation of this report, the Plenary reaffirms its commitment to continue promoting a modern, ethical, and results-oriented oversight, for the benefit of the country. The institution remains firm in the strict compliance with Law No. 18-24, consolidating its role as guarantor of transparency and the correct use of public resources.
