The recently presented third report of the Public Account 2024 by David Colmenares, the head of the Superior Audit Office of the Federation, has pointed out discrepancies amounting to 65 billion pesos that remain unclarified, igniting debates within the Commission of Surveillance of the Chamber of Deputies. Of this amount, 5 billion pesos are federal while over 54 billion pesos are attributed to subnational jurisdictions, highlighting a systemic issue in financial oversight at both state and municipal levels.

One of the most striking findings pertains to the Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS), led by Zoe Robledo, which reportedly only has a minor clarification required of 46 million pesos. This figure seems minuscule considering the vast annual budget managed by the IMSS, raising eyebrows about the effectiveness and thoroughness of the auditing process, especially in a context where significant discrepancies have been found elsewhere.

The implications of this report are significant, especially for Colmenares, who faces the dual challenge of maintaining integrity in his role while also protecting the image of the current government administration, known as la 4T (Fourth Transformation). The ongoing scrutiny and the forthcoming reelection process could affect not only his future but also how governmental financial practices are perceived and managed in Mexico.