Bienestar debe transparentar 2.7 billones de pesos

The INAI ruled that Mexico’s Welfare Secretariat must transparently disclose how 2.7 trillion pesos were spent and their impact on millions of citizens. This decision mandates comprehensive public accounting for state welfare programs, emphasizing the government's obligation to provide detailed, accessible information rather than claiming data non-existence. This ruling is crucial for open data because it reinforces the principle that government spending and beneficiary metrics must be publicly available in accessible formats. It sets a precedent for holding agencies accountable by ensuring data is not just collected but actively disclosed, thereby empowering citizens to monitor public resource allocation and evaluate social program effectiveness through transparent, open information standards.

Source: cuartopoder.mx
Published on 2024-10-15