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BOE-A-2026-5375 ·7 March 2026 ·Resolution Low impact
Administrative

Ministry of Science and CSIC urged to implement IEO and INIA integration plan following detected deficiencies

The Joint Commission for Relations with the Court of Auditors has adopted the findings of the audit report regarding the integration of the Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO) and the National Institute for Agricultural and Food Research and Technology (INIA) into the CSIC (point 1). The resolution notes the deficiencies identified by the Court of Auditors affecting the representativeness of the process (point 2). Competent authorities are urged to establish integration plans that identify synergies and cost savings (point 3).

In 3 key points

  1. Urging the Ministry to establish procedures for an integration plan that identifies synergies and cost savings, point 3 (punto 3)
  2. The CSIC must implement an immediate action plan to complete the integration, point 4 (punto 4)
  3. A new audit by the Court of Auditors is required regarding the effectiveness of the integration, point 6 (punto 6)

How it affects those involved

For the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities, this entails the obligation to establish procedures for an integration plan that guarantees cost savings (point 3). The CSIC must implement an immediate action plan using co-governance instruments to unify management cultures (point 4). The Court of Auditors is urged to conduct a new audit to verify the effectiveness of the integration, including personnel management (point 6).

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2026-03-07PublishedPublished in the BOE
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