The Audit Office has presented to the Balearic Parliament a report that reveals a total of 113 significant incidents in the subsidies and contracts made by the island councils during 2022. Regarding the Pitiusas, the document highlights 31 irregularities in the Consell de Ibiza and 23 in the Consell de Formentera, in addition to several specific recommendations to improve management.
Incidents detected in Ibiza and Formentera
In the case of Ibiza, the Audit Office identified irregularities in contracting processes and in the management of subsidies that did not fully comply with legal provisions. In addition, three limitations to the scope were recorded, reflecting restrictions in the information available or deficiencies in compliance with regulations. In Formentera, the report details 23 incidents in contractual and subsidy activity, along with one limitation to scope. These figures underscore the need to strengthen internal control mechanisms in public administration to ensure compliance with current legislation.
Recommendations of the Sindicatura
The Audit Office has issued a total of 47 recommendations to the island councils to improve transparency and regulatory compliance. Both the Consell de Ibiza and the Consell de Formentera have received 11 suggestions each, focused on optimizing the subsidy and contractual activity. These recommendations seek to strengthen administrative procedures, ensure greater legal certainty and minimize irregularities in future management.
General context of the report
The report, approved last November 14, evaluates the legality of the contracting and subsidy activities of the island councils of Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera. Although it concludes that most of the actions comply with the regulations in force, the detected incidences show significant areas for improvement.
