WILLEMSTAD – Curaçao's General Audit Chamber is preparing one of its broadest oversight agendas in recent years, with nine major investigations continuing into 2026 that touch nearly every aspect of public administration.
According to the institution's 2025 Annual Report, ongoing investigations cover subjects ranging from poverty reduction and public sector travel expenses to government cybersecurity risks and the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Among the most significant studies currently underway are investigations into:
- the effectiveness of government poverty reduction policies;
- the accuracy of pension records at the General Pension Fund (APC);
- government oversight of Fundashon Kas Popular;
- information technology risks across government;
- financial audits of APC covering multiple years;
- parking management in Willemstad's city center;
- travel and accommodation expenses incurred by civil servants;
- travel expenses of ministers and accompanying delegations;
- progress toward implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Several of these investigations are government-wide and could have implications for multiple ministries.
The review of ministerial travel expenses comes at a time when public spending on official foreign travel continues to attract political attention, while the investigation into government IT risks reflects increasing concerns over cybersecurity and digital governance.
The Audit Chamber is also continuing work on Parliament's request to investigate Fundashon Kas Popular, although that inquiry has been delayed because required information has not yet been received from the responsible ministry.
Separately, Parliament requested a new investigation into the Curaçaohuis in The Hague, focusing on financial integrity, personnel management and travel expense declarations between 2022 and 2025.
The Audit Chamber notes that while Parliament may request investigations, the institution independently determines whether such requests fall within its legal mandate and how they should be carried out.
The watchdog says its expanding research agenda reflects its mission of improving transparency, accountability and the efficient use of public resources across government.