Dominican Republic education audit finds no irregularities under former minister

Dominican Republic education Cámara de Cuentas audit Roberto Fulcar ADP school infrastructure

An audit by the Cámara de Cuentas of the Dominican Republic's Ministry of Education (MINERD) covering the period from August 2020 to August 2022 found no evidence of irregularities in the management of former minister Roberto Fulcar. The report instead focused on observations and recommendations for improvement, particularly regarding procurement processes, inventory management, and administrative documentation. Fulcar responded by stating that the identified institutional weaknesses were inherited and have since been addressed.

The audit also highlighted deficiencies in the rehabilitation of school facilities, noting delays and incomplete documentation in various construction contracts.

Simultaneously, the Dominican Association of Teachers (ADP) reported that 237 public schools were unable to begin the 2026-2027 school year due to infrastructure problems, including unfinished works and lack of basic services. This has led to tensions between the ADP and MINERD, as the union has unilaterally reduced class hours in some regions to protest these conditions, a move the Ministry claims violates the official school calendar.

Entities

Asociación Dominicana de Profesores · Claudia Sheinbaum · Cámara de Cuentas de la República Dominicana · Dirección de Infraestructura Escolar · Mario Delgado · Meta · Mexico · Ministerio de Educación · Ministerio de Educación de la República Dominicana · Roberto Fulcar · Santo Domingo · Secretaría de Educación Pública

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] The Secretary of Public Education presented results from a consultation of 565,396 teachers regarding classroom device use.
[○ 1 SOURCE] 48 percent of teachers reported problems with student attention levels.
[○ 1 SOURCE] 81 percent of consulted teachers support guidelines for using devices for pedagogical purposes.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The SEP is developing the 'El ABC de las emociones' program to incorporate socio-emotional training in schools.
[● 3 SOURCES] Infrastructure issues and inadequate facility conditions were cited as the primary reason for school closures. arcodelsur.com · diariodigitaldominicano.com · maguacadigital.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Former Minister Roberto Fulcar stated that institutional weaknesses were inherited and subsequently corrected. ahoranoticiasrd.com · azuanoticias.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The Cámara de Cuentas found no irregularities in the management of former Education Minister Roberto Fulcar. atacandodigitalrd.com · lavidamarcha.com · noticias31.com.do
[● 3 SOURCES] The audit results consisted of observations and points for improvement rather than findings of irregularities. atacandodigitalrd.com · lavidamarcha.com · noticias31.com.do
[● 2 SOURCES] The Ministry of Education questioned the ADP's unilateral decision to reduce school hours. diarionoticias.do · infoenn.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The ADP reported that 237 public educational centers failed to start classes during the first week of the 2026-2027 school year. arcodelsur.com · diariodigitaldominicano.com · maguacadigital.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The audit identified deficiencies in the rehabilitation processes of school facilities. dajabonenlinea.net