Colombian audit finds $176 million irregularities in teachers' health and pension fund

FOMAG Contraloría General Supersalud irregular payments teachers' health fund

Colombia’s Contraloría General de la República disclosed major fiscal irregularities in the Fondo Nacional de Prestaciones Sociales del Magisterio (FOMAG). The audit identified ten findings with a total fiscal impact of 176.795 million pesos, including a single 133.255 million‑peso payment for medical‑assistential services and interest that should have been borne by health providers. Additional irregularities comprised 27.982 million pesos paid to retired teachers as a half‑year bonus without legal basis, 5.479 million pesos spent on late‑payment sanctions, and more than 9.200 million pesos in interest and penalties from delayed or improper payments.

A separate review by the health regulator Supersalud reported 38 administrative findings with possible fiscal, disciplinary and penal repercussions. Supersalud highlighted a 210.399 million‑peso discrepancy between the fund’s reported debt and its accounts, and overpayments amounting to 606.056 million pesos between May 2024 and March 2026. Both bodies will forward their reports to the Fiscalía, the Contraloría and the Procuraduría for further action.

Entities

Colombian Ministry of Finance (MinHacienda) · Contraloría General de la República (Colombia) · Fiduprevisora · Fondo Nacional de Prestaciones Sociales del Magisterio (FOMAG) · Germán Juárez Atoche · Ministerio Público (Peru) · National Coordination of Specialized Money‑Laundering Prosecutors · Rafael Vela Barba · Supersalud · Tomás Gálvez

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Supersalud reported a discrepancy of 210.399 million pesos between the fund’s reported debt and its actual accounts. consultorsalud.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Supersalud found 38 administrative findings with possible fiscal, disciplinary and penal implications in the FOMAG. consultorsalud.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Over 9.200 million pesos in interest and penalties were incurred due to delayed or irregular payments. 360radio.com.co
[● 3 SOURCES] The largest irregular payment was 133.255 million pesos for medical‑assistential services and interest that should have been covered by health providers. rionoticias.co · 360radio.com.co · www.elnuevosiglo.com.co
[● 2 SOURCES] Payments of 27.982 million pesos were made to retired teachers as a half‑year bonus without meeting legal requirements. 360radio.com.co · www.elnuevosiglo.com.co
[● 2 SOURCES] 5.479 million pesos were spent on sanctions for late payments. rionoticias.co · 360radio.com.co
[○ 1 SOURCE] Supersalud identified overpayments of 606.056 million pesos between May 2024 and March 2026. consultorsalud.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Contraloría identified ten fiscal findings with a total impact of 176.795 million pesos in the FOMAG. 360radio.com.co · www.elnuevosiglo.com.co