Day: August 15, 2024

DIGEPRES obtains ISO certification of the Integrated Quality and Anti-Bribery Management System

The certification of all budgetary processes strengthens the Budget Directorate's commitment to the application of the law, integrity, and excellence in the services it offers to the public. The General Directorate of Budget (Digepres), for its good practices and performance in complying with its processes and continuous improvements in budgetary matters, obtained certification of its Integrated Management System from the Dominican Institute for Quality (INDOCAL), in accordance with the requirements established by the international standards ISO 9001:2016 on Quality Management Systems and ISO 37001:2016 Anti-Bribery Management Systems. The certification obtained reaffirms the Budget Directorate's compliance with effective and efficient processes aimed at providing quality services and taking action to combat corruption under international standards. At the document presentation, the Director General of Budget, José Rijo Presbot, was accompanied by the Deputy Director General of Budget, Iván Ramírez. Also present were Milagros Ortiz Bosch, Director General of Ethics and Governmental Integrity (DIGEIG); Odilys Hidalgo, Director of Budgetary Services; Patricia Castillo, Head of the Planning and Development Department; Soribel Medina, General Coordinator of the Commission for Governmental Integrity and Regulatory Compliance (CIGCN); Armando Montero, Systems Certification Analyst from INDOCAL, representing Néstor Julio Matos Ureña, President of the entity; Patricia Alberto, Head of Personnel Certification; Pamela Del Rosario and Alberto Almonte, Systems Certification Auditors; Rosanny Santos, Compliance Officer of the General Directorate of Public Procurement (DGCP); and directors, area managers, coordinators, and analysts from DIGEPRES. Upon receiving the certification, Rijo Presbot affirmed the unwavering commitment of the entity he leads to ethics, the law, and compliance with regulations, while also indicating that the achievement aligns with the entity's strategic priorities. Rijo also expressed his gratitude for the work and effort of the Digepres team, acknowledging their constant commitment to raising the bar for processes and continuous improvements both internally and externally. “To the entire Digepres team, thank you for your collaboration, participation, dedication, and achievement of goals. Without you, this certification would not have been possible,” Rijo emphasized during his remarks. Milagros Ortiz Bosch, from DIGEIG, highlighted that the certification was a result of the institution's ethical approach, aimed at building a better country and fostering greater public trust. Patricia Castillo, in her opening remarks, emphasized the discipline and dedication of the organization's staff, and especially her own team, for their progress. “We have grown as individuals, as a team, and as an institution. Thank you for the efficiency and transparency in our institutional work,” Castillo said as she began the event. Armando Montero, INDOCAL's systems certification analyst, upon presenting the certification, stated that this new step represents a milestone for Digepres, as it signifies the delivery of the Integrated Management System's conformity document with the ISO 2001 Quality standard and the ISO 37001 anti-bribery standard. This represents a firm commitment to ethics, transparency, and excellence in institutional management, from senior management to Budget staff. During the event, special recognition was given to the DGCP audit team for their support throughout the process, which was received by Rosanny Santos, compliance officer for that entity. ISO Certification Process: The General Directorate of Budget, through its Planning and Development Department, implemented a series of internal and external actions to strengthen the culture of quality and continuous improvement in Budget processes and services. This initiative aimed to reinforce compliance with international standards and achieve certification of the Integrated Management System under ISO 9001 Quality and ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery. The event was held in the Juan Bosch Room at the General Directorate of Budget.