Government transparency concerns rise in Dominican Republic and Colombia

In the Dominican Republic, the Comptroller General’s Office (CGR) has declined to publish recent audit reports, stating it is not legally obligated to do so. Comptroller Geraldo Espinosa Pérez cited Law 10-07 to justify withholding the findings, noting that reports must wait for officialization by the Executive Branch. This shift marks a departure from 2020 policies under President Luis Abinader, which emphasized transparency and the publication of audit results. Currently, only about 9.7% of the 390 audits conducted between 2023 and 2025 have been made public.

In Colombia, allegations of irregular contracting have surfaced regarding the Unit for the Attention and Reparation of Victims. Following the departure of former Deputy Director Fabio Andrés Sandoval Bello, officials and contractors have called for an independent audit. Concerns include the alleged use of service contracts to hire inexperienced personnel for sensitive roles involving the valuation of victims under Law 1448 of 2011. Critics argue that these administrative decisions could compromise the accuracy of the Unique Registry of Victims and delay essential reparations.