According to the Attorney General of the Dominican Republic, “most public officials connected to central government, Congress and the municipal authorities, have not presented their sworn statements of net worth and many of those who have presented such a statement have not adequately described their assets in a clear manner.” The AG continues by saying: “Among the most prominent officials who have not made a proper declaration are hospital administrators and directors, customs collectors and port officials, provincial governors, and high-ranking officials at the Internal Tax Office, as well as most of the bureaucrats who were appointed this year.” Of the 2,600 sworn statements that have been deposited at the Attorney General’s office, those that “have best fulfilled the requirements are from senators and to a lesser degree, the deputies.” Sixty three deputies have yet to provide their statements. Most mayors and their deputies have yet to fulfill their obligation, according to Hoy newspaper.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
According to the Attorney General of the Dominican Republic, “most public officials connected to central government, Congress and the municipal authorities, have not presented their sworn statements of net worth and many of those who have presented such a statement have not adequately described their assets in a clear manner.” The AG continues by saying: … <\/p>\n