Playa del Carmen’s Anti-Corruption Partnership with State Boosts Accountability

Playa del Carmen has partnered with the State to modernize its internal control system and combat corruption. The city aims to align with the State's strategies to adhere to the legal framework, minimize human error, fraud, and financial losses, and eliminate waste.

Municipal President Estefanía Mercado and Quintana Roo's Secretary for Anti-Corruption and Good Government, Reyna Arceo Rosado, have signed a collaboration agreement. The agreement involves the use of the Evaluation and Monitoring System for Internal Control, which is designed to modernize resource administration and combat corruption.

Mayor Mercado expressed her appreciation for the support of the Anti-Corruption Secretary in strengthening the city council's internal control system. She noted that an effective internal control system not only bolsters municipal financial management but also mitigates the risk of errors and the need for subsequent corrective measures.

The agreement will allow Playa del Carmen's municipal government to improve financial management and performance, protect public resources, and provide assurance about the achievement of the city's objectives and institutional goals.

Secretary Arceo Rosado praised Mayor Mercado's efforts towards efficient and transparent public administration. She noted that Playa del Carmen is the fourth municipality to sign such an agreement and that work is ongoing with other municipalities.

Cristina del Carmen Alcérreca Manzanero, head of the Internal Control Body of the Playa del Carmen City Council, agreed that an effective internal control system is a crucial tool. It promotes the achievement of institutional objectives, minimizes risks, and reduces the likelihood of corruption and fraud.

Before the agreement was signed, the Ethics and Conduct Committee of Public Servants held its first session. The Chief Officer, Guillermo Brahms González, was sworn in as a new member of this body. The annual program and session calendar were approved, along with a commitment letter to comply with the Code of Ethics and Conduct of the Public Servants of the Playa del Carmen City Council.

Councilors Danna Felisa Ramírez Saldaña, Josefina Muza Simón, Alma Angelina Rodríguez Medina, and Xel Ha Dehesa, as well as councilors Uri Carmona and Javier Santos, were among the attendees at both events.