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The article reveals a drastic reduction in the human and operational resources of internal control bodies at the municipal, state, and federal levels in Mexico. Between 2020 and 2022, the staff assigned to these entities declined significantly, while the volume of audits conducted also decreased considerably. This trend indicates a systematic erosion of institutional capacity to oversee public management and ensure accountability. The quality of internal control is also compromised, as most audits focus on basic financial compliance rather than evaluating performance or expenditure efficiency. With few auditors available and a workload that is insufficient relative to the volume of resources managed, current structures are ill-equipped to fulfill their constitutional obligations. This suggests that the oversight function has been practically weakened. The relevance to open data lies in the critical importance of accessing transparent public information to monitor democratic health. Census data demonstrate that, without robust control mechanisms and without access to detailed information on audits and personnel, it is impossible to assess whether the rights to petition and access information are being protected. This structural crisis underscores the urgency of promoting genuine transparency to prevent impunity and strengthen accountability.

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Published on 2025-01-07

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