Bienestar debe transparentar recursos: INAI

The INAI ordered the Secretaría de Bienestar to provide specific details on the resources and actions taken for municipalities affected by Hurricane Grace. This decision underscores that access to public information is essential for monitoring government management during disasters. Citizens must be able to verify how funds are allocated and spent to ensure accountability. The authority ruled that previous responses were insufficient, as they did not match the citizen’s specific requests for detailed breakdowns. By revoking the initial answer, the INAI mandates an exhaustive search for the requested documents, including proof of expenditure. This strengthens the legal framework for transparency in emergency response operations. This case is highly relevant to open data because it highlights the need for granular, machine-readable information. Open data initiatives must go beyond general statements to provide precise, searchable datasets. Such transparency allows for effective civic oversight and ensures that public resources are managed correctly, fostering trust in institutional responses to crises.

Source: cuartopoder.mx
Published on 2023-10-18

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