Evaluación de políticas públicas: no perdamos el momento

The principle of efficiency in managing public resources is enshrined in the Spanish legislation at the highest level and, in addition to that the effectiveness, is also enshrined in numerous regulations such as the Organic Law on Budgetary Stability and Financial Sustainability, the General B...

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Main Author: Herrero, Cristina
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Published: 2021
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Online Access:https://dialnet.unirioja.es/servlet/oaiart?codigo=8264682
Source:Revista española de control externo, ISSN 1575-1333, Vol. 23, Nº 68, 2021 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Evaluación de las políticas públicas), pags. 38-47
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Summary: The principle of efficiency in managing public resources is enshrined in the Spanish legislation at the highest level and, in addition to that the effectiveness, is also enshrined in numerous regulations such as the Organic Law on Budgetary Stability and Financial Sustainability, the General Budgetary Law or the tax laws of the Autonomous Regions. However, so far it has been left in a theoretical approach focusing on accounting control, legality, and procedures. With this type of analysis, that are key to ensuring quality and regulatory safety, it is crucial that we move towards real evaluations of the efficiency and effectiveness of public policies, which require the previous ones as a necessary but not sufficient condition. Efficiency and effectiveness must be built as a task that should be addressed from scratch for any policy and throughout its journey. We are at a key moment to engage with these assessments. Following the Eurogroup Declaration in 2016, the interest at national level has increased, both in the Central Administration and Territorial Administrations. In addition, the reception of European funds due to the COVID-19 crisis will mark an unprecedented milestone that will require a collective effort to use resources efficiently and effectively. Therefore, we are at a crucial moment where a true evaluation culture could be engaged by administrations, managers and evaluators working together.