### Main Article: SFP to be Renamed as Secretariat of Anti-Corruption and Good Governance
On September 25, 2024, the President-Elect of the Republic, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, announced the members of her legal cabinet through a video posted on her social media account. She introduced her team as those who will accompany her in the next phase of the Fourth Transformation.
In the presentation, the incoming ministers outlined their plans for their respective roles, which would commence on October 1, 2024. Raquel Buenrostro Sánchez, who has been designated to head the Secretariat of the Public Function (SFP), announced that the SFP would undergo a name change to become the Secretariat of Anti-Corruption and Good Governance.
Currently, Buenrostro Sánchez serves as the head of the Secretariat of Economy and previously led the Tax Administration Service under President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s administration. Sheinbaum Pardo had previously mentioned during her presidential campaign that she aimed to establish an anti-corruption agency. According to the SFP’s official website, the primary goal of the institution is to ensure that all public matters function with “efficiency and probity,” emphasizing risk prevention and results management.
The newly named Secretariat of Anti-Corruption and Good Governance, as envisioned by the SFP, aims to place greater focus on processes and controls to ensure the effectiveness, efficiency, economy, transparency, and honesty of public service. The current head of the SFP, Roberto Salcedo Aquino, has been in office since June 21, 2021, succeeding Irma Eréndira Sandoval Ballesteros.
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### Additional Article: Anti-Corruption Efforts Intensify with New Legislative Measures
In related news, further efforts to combat corruption in Mexico are set to be strengthened through upcoming legislative measures. A newly proposed bill seeks to authorize increased powers for the Secretariat of Anti-Corruption and Good Governance. This includes the ability to initiate audits without prior notice and enforce stricter penalties for corruption-related offenses.
Lawmakers behind the bill believe that these changes are pivotal for promoting transparency and holding public officials accountable. Supporters of the bill argue that it will bridge the gap between anti-corruption initiatives and their actual implementation, ensuring more rigorous oversight.
Recent scandals involving high-level officials have highlighted the need for more stringent anti-corruption regulations. Public sentiment has echoed the necessity for a robust legislative framework to restore trust in government institutions.
Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo’s administration appears to be taking proactive steps toward this goal, aligning with public demand for greater accountability and transparency in governance. This legislative push is expected to gain traction, given the current political climate and growing impatience with systemic corruption. The proposed bill is scheduled for debate in the next congressional session.
From these efforts, it is clear that the upcoming administration is dedicated to creating a more transparent and accountable government, echoing the broader objectives of the Fourth Transformation movement in Mexico.