The Coordenadas Institute notes that nearly six out of every ten euros in audited social contracting were not findable on the Transparency Portal

The ICGEA report reveals a significant gap between the formal publication of public contracts and their actual accessibility, identifying that a substantial proportion of contracts—particularly those of higher economic value and those awarded to in-house media outlets—are not listed on the Transparency Portal. This fragmentation prevents citizens from tracking public spending without specialized knowledge, turning the mere existence of data on scattered platforms into a form of deliberate opacity that hinders democratic accountability. This opacity extends to the absence of key supporting documentation, such as technical reports and selection criteria, making it difficult to understand the rationale behind contractual decisions. These shortcomings not only limit citizen scrutiny but also reveal technical deficiencies in data publication, such as the use of non-standardized formats and inconsistent metrics, which prevent meaningful comparison and systematic analysis of public procurement. This analysis is relevant to the open data movement, as it demonstrates that effective transparency requires going beyond simple digitization. A rigorous approach centered on strict standards, open and reusable formats, and the automated interconnection of platforms is needed. Only through complete and accessible traceability can passive disclosure be transformed into a genuine tool for democratic oversight and institutional quality.

Source: que.es
Published on 2026-10-16

The Coordenadas Institute notes that nearly six out of every ten euros in audited social contracting were not findable on the Transparency Portal

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