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Dominican Republic institutional oversight and auditing

Overview

The Chamber of Accounts of the Dominican Republic (CCRD) has initiated efforts to modernize its oversight capabilities and address financial discrepancies within state institutions.

In early September 2026, the CCRD signed a cooperation agreement with the Organization of American States (OAS) to strengthen anti-bribery mechanisms and transparency. This partnership includes technical assistance to implement the ISO 37001 international standard for anti-bribery management systems, aimed at increasing public trust and elevating auditing standards.

By late September 2026, the CCRD released the results of an audit into the General Directorate of Customs (DGA) covering the period from 2016 to 2019. The audit identified 44 irregularities totaling approximately RD$18.9 billion. Key findings included RD$11.1 billion in revenue that was not deposited into the Treasury’s Single Account, RD$3.6 billion lacking supporting documentation, and RD$2.2 billion in unverified inventories. The report also noted issues such as unpaid tax withholdings, disbursements without invoices, and procurement practices designed to evade bidding requirements.

Entities

Organization of American States · Dirección General de Aduanas · Chamber of Accounts of the Dominican Republic · Enrique Ramírez Paniagua · Emma Polanco Melo

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Dominican Republic Customs audit reveals RD$18.9 billion in irregularities

    The Dominican Republic's Chamber of Accounts found 44 irregularities in Customs totaling over RD$18.9 billion between 2016 and 2019, including unrecorded revenue and procurement issues.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Dominican Republic Chamber of Accounts and OAS sign anti-bribery pact

    The Dominican Republic's Chamber of Accounts and the OAS signed an agreement in Washington, D.C., to implement ISO 37001 anti-bribery standards and strengthen institutional transparency.

Sources

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