Social Control Mechanisms for Greater Transparency and Accountability

1. 24th Annual ICGFM International Conference Public Financial Management in the Era of “The New Normal” Social Control Mechanisms for Greater Transparency and Accountability Gema Aragones-Novoa

2. Summary

3. SOCIAL CONTROL: PARAGUAY EXPERIENCE Paraguay ThresholdProgram II CIVIL SOCIETY COMMUNICATION

4. SOCIAL CONTROL: PARAGUAY EXPERIENCE Strengthen Control Systems PUBLIC SECTOR CONTROL ENVIRONMENT SOCIAL CONTROL

5. SOCIAL CONTROL: PARAGUAY EXPERIENCE MECIP: Paraguay Standard Model of Internal Control Internal control framework model that establishes internal control in Paraguay institutions Unifies and integrates control criteria Ensures comprehensive control over the management of public institutions Promotes continuous improvement Facilitates the achievement of organizational objectives Promotes citizen participation and social control Implementation of the MECIP in 12 public institutions of Paraguay

6. SOCIAL CONTROL: PARAGUAY EXPERIENCE MECIP COMPONENTS: Information and Communication

7. SOCIAL CONTROL: PARAGUAY EXPERIENCE Social Control

9. SOCIAL CONTROL: PARAGUAY EXPERIENCE Financing Ministry of Finance Ministry of Health Funds Regional Government Funds Local Government Health Region Others Regional and Local Health Centers Other Resources Health Center or Regional Hospital Goods and services

10. SOCIAL CONTROL: PARAGUAY EXPERIENCE Office of Support for Citizen Control. CGR Objectives

11. SOCIAL CONTROL: PARAGUAY EXPERIENCE Access to Information Citizens have the right to seek and ask for information and be informed Access to information is essential for citizen empowerment “Citizens ask, The Office of the Controllers General responds” The Office organizes public hearings to present accountability reports in order to promote transparency, efficiency and integrity

16. SOCIAL CONTROL: PARAGUAY EXPERIENCE THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION!!!!