In April 2016, amidst a political shift and allegations regarding the use of public funds in publications, an editor proposed an report on official publishing in Spain. After considering the complexity and vested interests, the study was limited to the Valencian Community.
To conduct this work, seven key questions were formulated concerning organizational, budgetary, and publishing data. These questions were sent via certified mail to various public entities, including city councils, provincial councils, and universities, with a warning that the Valencian Community's Transparency, Access to Public Information, and Good Governance Law would be invoked if no response was received.
Most entities failed to respond within the stipulated timeframe, necessitating claims before the Transparency Council. Only the Universitat de València and the Diputación de Alicante provided clear and precise answers. The remaining entities were compelled to comply with the resolutions issued by the Executive Commission of the Transparency Council, which delivered exemplary rulings in favor of transparency.
“"He adhered to the law, respected the law, and in doing so, shared the desire for "transparency and efficiency" that my work served."
The individual who responded promptly and accurately on behalf of the Universitat de València, then vice-rector of economy, demonstrated a commitment to legality and transparency. This fact underscores the importance of adhering to regulations to ensure open access to public information.
