This review analyses the integrity system of Nuevo León, Mexico, as well as its efforts
to build a culture of integrity in the public administration. It looks at mechanisms
for providing timely advice and guidance to public officials when they are confronted
with integrity-related questions and dilemmas. Furthermore, it analyses the strengths
and weaknesses of the internal control and risk management framework, and the extent
to which Nuevo León’s integrity reforms effectively engage citizens and the private
sector. Finally, the Review provides an action plan to support these efforts, address
ongoing challenges, and facilitate the creation of a sustainable public integrity
system.
Published on November 21, 2018Also available in: Spanish
Nuevo León has based its integrity system (SEANL) on Mexico’s National Anti-corruption
System, while adopting a more ambitious approach on citizen participation. Further
efforts could ensure the contribution of all relevant actors and to mainstream integrity
policies throughout public entities.
Nuevo León’s Ethics Code could be revised taking a more balanced approach, ensuring
that ethics and conflict-of-interest rules are clearly explained and consistently
enforced. Specific guidelines could assist public officials in dealing with ethical
dilemmas and address at-risk areas
Nuevo León has incorporated a number of elements of an internal control and risk management
system in its normative framework. More could be done to integrate an internal control
and risk management framework into day-to-day management, for example by establishing
a strategic risk management system.