Canary Islands Parliament Endorses 2021 Municipal Internal Control Audit

Overview

The Canary Islands Parliament has officially endorsed an audit report examining the internal control activities of seven municipalities on the islands for the year 2021.

Resolution Details

During a session on October 20, 2025, the Comisión de Relaciones con la Audiencia de Cuentas reviewed the findings and passed a resolution supporting the report.

The resolution not only approves the audit but also urges the local councils of Santa Úrsula, Santa Cruz de La Palma, Tuineje, Yaiza, El Rosario, Santa Brígida, and San Bartolomé de Lanzarote to implement the recommendations outlined in the audit.

Focus and Implications

This move emphasizes the government’s focus on:

• Ensuring transparency
• Proper financial management in local administrations

These efforts directly affect residents by:

• Improving public service efficiency
• Enhancing accountability

The resolution underscores the ongoing efforts to:

• Strengthen oversight
• Promote best practices across local governments in the Canary Islands.