Nearly three years after the creation of the Jaraquemada Commission, the Chile Transparente foundation has presented an assessment of the 46 probity measures launched in the wake of the 'Convenios' scandal. The report concludes that President Gabriel Boric’s government has achieved 63% progress on its public integrity commitments.
The organization notes that the executive branch has succeeded in establishing a vital foundation for the relationship between the state and private non-profit organizations. However, it warns that these reforms require continued political and technical commitment to solidify into deep, structural change.
A Regulatory Legacy Under Review
A breakdown of the data indicates that 29 of the 46 proposed measures show some degree of development. According to the assessment, short-term actions have reached 79% completion, while medium- and long-term initiatives stand at 55% and 57%, respectively. The foundation clarifies that much of the current progress is the result of administrative actions or studies rather than fully consolidated outcomes.
Responsibility for implementation is shared across branches of government. The executive branch has achieved 64% of its assigned tasks, while the National Congress shows 47% progress on its legislative initiatives.
The report highlights substantive advances in unifying the regulatory framework for non-profit entities. Key achievements include the mandate for institutions receiving more than 1,500 UTM (monthly tax units) to publish their financial statements and agreements on public portals, as well as the strengthening of the Registry of Legal Entities Receiving Public Funds.
Nevertheless, the evaluation identifies critical outstanding issues. The study notes that progress regarding religious organizations remains minimal. Furthermore, the National Congress’s Budget Office is only partially operational, limiting its impact as an autonomous body.
Other unresolved tasks include the lack of a clear strategy regarding the outsourcing of public services and the absence of an effective link between national objectives and budget execution. Chile Transparente emphasizes that while open data standards and stricter oversight have been established, the ultimate success of these reforms will depend on the willingness of future governments to close the remaining gaps.
