IFSE to audit Jacobo Payán bridge following cost dispute

The Institute of Superior State Oversight (IFSE) has announced a technical and financial audit of the Jacobo Payán bridge project. This decision follows a public dispute between San Luis Potosí Governor Ricardo Gallardo Cardona and Mayor Enrique Galindo Ceballos regarding the project's total cost.

Governor Gallardo Cardona suggested a possible cost overrun of approximately 274 million pesos. In response, Mayor Galindo Ceballos stated that the definitive contract was signed for approximately 244.9 million pesos, including VAT. The IFSE will investigate whether the payments made correspond to the actual work executed and if the materials used meet the required technical specifications.

Additionally, the IFSE will examine whether the municipal government has the necessary authorization to commit resources for the 2027 fiscal year, as the current project documentation appears to omit that period. The audit will be conducted in coordination with the State Comptroller's Office, utilizing specialized laboratories to verify construction quality and volumes.