In a significant audit report, it was revealed that Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) and Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE), as State Productive Enterprises, failed to justify expenditures totaling over 1.8 billion pesos in 2024. The auditing body, ASF (Superior Audit of the Federation), reported that out of an examined budget of over 343 billion pesos associated with Pemex, only 215 billion pesos or approximately 62.58% were subject to audit. This has raised concerns about the accountability of these state-owned companies regarding their financial activities.

Pemex, specifically, showed the highest financial discrepancies, with pending amounts to be clarified reaching nearly 1.76 billion pesos. The audit highlights several irregularities and indicates that while some observations were successfully resolved, numerous others remain unaddressed, reflecting ongoing governance issues within the organization. The audit identified 27 cases with resolved observations, but 67 others still require follow-up actions, emphasizing a need for stricter oversight.

The implications of these findings are substantial given the role of Pemex in Mexico's economy. The inability to verify spending not only raises red flags for financial management within the company but also triggers concerns about transparency in public spending in general. While the audit has led to the recovery of approximately 287 million pesos, it underlines the pressing need for reforms in accountability and governance practices in state enterprises to prevent such discrepancies in the future.