Community auditing and public works vigilance committees
Intervention Mechanism
An institutionalised citizen oversight mechanism uses social audits and citizen oversight committees to monitor public works. Committees review disclosed project information and may conduct field visits. Their findings are submitted through formal reporting channels for official review and follow-up.
Initiative Summary
Guadalajara established a citizen monitoring and control mechanism for public works on the CoST Jalisco platform. The mechanism creates social audits and vigilance committees. Committees review project information, verify selected works, and prepare audit reports. Reports are submitted to the Citizen Comptroller’s Office and published on CoST Jalisco.
Practice Lesson
This initiative demonstrates how citizen oversight can move from informal observation to structured monitoring. It creates clear procedures for reviewing project information, visiting worksites, and reporting findings. This helps public authorities receive, publish, and act on documented concerns.
Reference
Ayuntamiento de Guadalajara. (2023). Mecanismos de vigilancia y control ciudadano para las obras públicas de Guadalajara en la plataforma de CoST Jalisco. Available from: https://transparencia.guadalajara.gob.mx/sites/default/files/GacetaTomoVEjemplar7Septiembre11-2023.pdf