Appointment of Ricardo Piñero Quintero as Career Civil Servant in the Canary Islands Court of Audit

Overview

The Canary Islands Court of Audit has officially appointed Ricardo Piñero Quintero as a career civil servant in the Information Systems Audit Tech team.

Appointment Process

• Announced in April 2024
• Final scores published in June 2025

Placement and Role

• Assigned to the Presidency Office in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
• Role begins immediately upon his oath

Purpose and Significance

The appointment is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen oversight and transparency within the regional government institutions.

Piñero now faces the responsibility of ensuring proper auditing of information systems, a crucial role in an era where digital government services are expanding.

Administrative and Professional Development

• The decision underscores the government's commitment to building a professional, qualified workforce.
• Demonstrates ongoing administrative improvements.

Acceptance and Commitment

• Newly appointed officials like Piñero need to formally accept their roles within a month.
• Acceptance includes affirming their commitment to uphold the law and the autonomous community's statutes.

Conclusion

This move represents a step forward in maintaining accountability and effective governance in the Canary Islands.