Government recovers RD$6,500 million and tracks RD$130 billion more in corruption cases

Santo Domingo.– President Luis Abinader reaffirmed this Monday his commitment to the fight against administrative corruption, highlighting that his administration has managed to recover more than RD$6,500 million of public assets and maintains more than RD$130 billion in active judicial processes.

During a presentation on advances in transparency and sanctions, the president emphasized that the Government continues to promote a regime of consequences without distinction of hierarchies or times, bringing to justice those who break the law.

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“We can say that we are the first government that has established a regime of consequences at all levels. Today we are firmer than ever in the fight against corruption and against impunity,” said Abinader.

Referred Cases and Sanctioning Measures

To date, the Executive has sent 287 files of administrative offenses to the Ministry of Public Administration (MAP), related to practices such as abuse of power, nepotism, workplace harassment, and duplication of functions. Likewise, 49 civil servants in office have been sent to the Public Prosecutor’s Office for judicial purposes.

The president pointed out that many of these investigations originated thanks to citizen complaints, thus strengthening the participation of civil society in the control of public resources.

New regulations and preventive approach

Among the most recent milestones, the issuance of Decree 166-25 stands out, which establishes sanctions for non-compliance with transparency regulations, including the loss of extraordinary benefits. The measure will come into effect in September of this year.

The evolution of the former Public Ethics Commissions towards Governmental Integrity and Compliance Commissions was also highlighted, in application of Decree 791-21, with the aim of strengthening internal control mechanisms in each state institution.

Institutional Evaluation and Capacity Building

From January to March 2025, the General Directorate of Ethics and Governmental Integrity (DIGEIG) evaluated 230 public institutions, of which 211 achieved scores between 85 and 100, demonstrating a high level of compliance in terms of transparency. In addition, more than 8,000 public servants have received training on topics such as public procurement, risk management, bribery prevention, and conflicts of interest. The DIGEIG also prepared 96 risk matrices to detect vulnerabilities in institutional processes and works hand in hand with the OECD to strengthen the National Public Integrity System.

Transparency in elected positions

In an effort to map transparency in public function, the DIGEIG conducted the first study on elected public servants. Of 195 institutions contacted, 139 responded, and 60 confirmed having elected officials in the municipal elections. The president concluded by reiterating that his government will not allow space for impunity and will continue to promote firm and sustainable policies to ensure that public funds are used correctly, efficiently, and for the benefit of the citizenry.