2024-11-17 18:10:00
The annual report freedom foundation Regarding the cost of operating the provincial legislatures, each senator and representative (1,199 in total) means an annual cost (on average 545,990,426 pesos, as costs vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction), and this amount The amount allocated to the Legislature for the 24 districts is 654,642,520,506 pesos.
To make their calculations, they analyzed the amount allocated to the legislative branch based on provincial budgets (in this case, the 2024 budget) and then correlated these data with the number of legislators in each jurisdiction in the country, including Buenos Aires Ellis City, thereby obtaining the cost per legislator.
The maximum cost per legislator is Tucumán, P1.288 billion per year. they follow him Municipality of Buenos Aires (CABA) P1.152 billion y Buenos Aires 1.102 billion pesos.
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At the other extreme, those countries with the lowest per capita costs of legislators are San Luis and Santiago del Esteroreverse side Annual expenditures of 74.6 and 80.8 million pesosrespectively.
Legislators in Tucumán are 5.1 times more expensive than those in Jujuy, which is a considerable gap considering these jurisdictions have similar numbers of legislators.
Another important comparison occurs between the provinces of Catamarca and San Luis, where the former spends almost eight times as much per legislator as the latter.
There are big differences between provinces Chaco and Santiago del Estero, with expenditures per legislator of 875 pesos and 80.8 million pesos respectivelyIn other words, the cost in Chaco Province is 10.8 times that in Santiago.
On the other hand, prices in Santa Fe are 3.7 times higher than in Córdoba.
Full report: The average annual fee per legislator in Tucumán is $546 million, with CABA and PBA among the most expensive.
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How can the financial figures related to provincial legislatures impact public perception and accountability in governance?
**Interview with Laura Gómez, Research Analyst at the Freedom Foundation**
**Editor**: Thank you for joining us today, Laura. Your recent report sheds light on the costs associated with operating provincial legislatures in the country. Can you summarize your findings for our audience?
**Gómez**: Absolutely! Our annual report essentially highlights the financial burden of maintaining provincial legislatures. On average, each legislator costs around 545.99 million pesos annually. When we look at the total, the legislature’s budget across all 24 districts reaches approximately 654.64 billion pesos.
**Editor**: That’s quite a significant amount. What method did your team use to arrive at these figures?
**Gómez**: We analyzed the legislative allocations from the provincial budgets for 2024. By correlating the total amounts to the number of legislators in each province, including Buenos Aires, we calculated the average cost per legislator, which provides a clear picture of how taxpayer money is allocated.
**Editor**: Interesting. I noticed you mentioned that Tucumán has the highest cost per legislator at 1.288 billion pesos. What do you think contributes to such a high figure?
**Gómez**: Several factors contribute to this disparity. Tucumán faces unique challenges such as a higher cost of living, more extensive office requirements, and possibly a larger scope of legislative activities. These elements can significantly drive up operational costs compared to other provinces.
**Editor**: In contrast, what regions are more cost-effective in terms of legislative expenses?
**Gómez**: Buenos Aires City and Buenos Aires Province follow Tucumán in costs, with figures around 1.152 billion and 1.102 billion pesos respectively. However, it’s important to recognize that operational efficiency can vary greatly depending on administrative practices and local policy priorities.
**Editor**: Your report addresses the costs of democracy. Can you elaborate on the potential implications of these financial figures on public perception and governance?
**Gómez**: Certainly. High costs could lead to public scrutiny and skepticism towards the efficiency of these legislative bodies. When citizens see substantial funds being allocated, they often expect corresponding accountability and transparency. If these demands aren’t met, it may fuel discontent and challenges in governance, especially in regions facing economic difficulties.
**Editor**: Fascinating insights, Laura. Before we conclude, you mentioned in the report that “dictators don’t like this.” Can you expand on that thought?
**Gómez**: Of course. The relationship between financial transparency, accountability, and democracy is critical. Authoritarian regimes often resist scrutiny and open dialogue, as it threatens their control. Highlighting these costs and advocating for responsible governance can empower citizens to demand better from their leaders, counteracting oppressive narratives.
**Editor**: Thank you, Laura. This has been an enlightening discussion. We appreciate your time and efforts in promoting transparency in governance.
**Gómez**: Thank you for having me! It’s crucial to keep these conversations alive.
