Social Oversight
Social Oversight, pursuant to Article 69 of the General Law for Social Development, is defined as ‘[…] the organized mechanism of beneficiaries to verify the fulfillment of goals and the correct application of public resources assigned to social development programs.’”
Responsibilities
- Request from federal, state, and municipal authorities responsible for social development programs any information deemed necessary for the performance of their duties.
- Monitor the use of public resources and implementation of social development programs in accordance with the Law and operating guidelines.
- Issue reports on program performance and the execution of public resources. Address and investigate complaints and reports filed regarding the application and execution of programs.
- Address and investigate complaints and reports filed regarding the application and execution of programs.
- Submit to the competent authority any complaints and reports that may lead to the establishment of administrative, civil, or criminal liabilities related to social programs.
