**Financial Audit Highlights: Over 60% of Audited Amounts Linked to Pemex and CFE**
A recent series of financial audits conducted by the Federal Audit Authority has identified over 2,500 million pesos requiring clarification, with more than 60% associated with state-owned enterprises Pemex and CFE. These audits specifically examined subsidiaries like Pemex Transformación Industrial, Pemex Exploración y Producción, and CFE Suministrador de Servicios Básicos. Meanwhile, 39% of the audit observations pertained to federal departments such as the National Water Commission (Conagua), the National Bank of Public Works and Services (Banobras), and the National Council of Humanities, Science, and Technology (Conahcyt).
David Colmenares Páramo, the Federal Auditor, shed light on these findings during a presentation to legislators from the Chamber of Deputies’ Audit Oversight Commission. Out of the 122 scheduled audits for the 2023 public accounts, 69 have been delivered, uncovering an overall amount of 8,208 million pesos needing clarification.
In the realm of federal spending, a milestone has been achieved with 1,959 audit processes targeting states, municipalities, and independent entities. A total of 80 million pesos across 18 municipalities awaits clarification. The next audit report is slated for February 2025 with results expected from 1,028 ongoing audits.
Notably, audit observations revealed a potential asset mismanagement of over 5,655 million pesos across 28 federal entities. Interestingly, some states like Mexico City, Tamaulipas, Querétaro, San Luis Potosí, Quintana Roo, and Yucatán showed no irregularities. Thanks to diligent auditing by the Federal Audit Authority, more than 600 million pesos have been recuperated for the national treasury.
Colmenares Páramo emphasized that the current findings are not final, as audited entities have the opportunity to enhance their documentation processes, leading to further investigation as necessary.
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**Secondary Article: Efforts to Improve Transparency in Public Finances**
In a parallel development, the initiatives to boost accountability and transparency in public finances are gaining momentum. The federal government is keen on tightening regulations to ensure better management of public resources. A new set of guidelines is being developed to enhance oversight mechanisms.
In addition, a task force has been set up to review and redesign the current auditing framework, aiming for more efficient detection and rectification of financial discrepancies. Public sector entities are also being encouraged to adopt digital tools for real-time reporting and monitoring, ensuring greater transparency in their financial operations.
Such measures are expected not only to streamline public financial management but also to foster trust and ensure better service delivery to citizens, as the government pledges to address any shortcomings with diligence and transparency.