Análisis de la transparencia y rendición de cuentas del GAD cantonal de Saraguro, Ecuador. Períodos 2022 2024.

Abstract

Abstract: This research conducts a comprehensive analysis of transparency and accountability mechanisms within the Municipal Autonomous Decentralized Government (GAD) of Saraguro Canton, Loja Province, Ecuador, during the 2022 2024 period. The primary objective is to evaluate the level of compliance with legal obligations established by the Organic Law on Transparency and Access to Public Information (LOTAIP) and the effectiveness of citizen participation processes in social control. Through a mixed methodological approach, the study examined information available on institutional web portals and technical reports submitted to the Council for Citizen Participation and Social Control (CPCCS). The research analyzes the administrative transition occurred during this timeframe, observing how the management of public resources and the publication of budgetary data have impacted citizen trust. The findings identify gaps in information accessibility and propose strategies to strengthen local governance through the use of open data and more inclusive communication. In conclusion, it is emphasized that transparency must not be limited to mere regulatory compliance, but rather established as an ethical tool for administrative efficiency and the strengthening of democracy in Saraguro.