28/06/2026 22:09 - Politica
Three Argentine provinces—Entre Ríos, Córdoba, and Santa Fe—achieved 100 points in the Fiscal Responsibility Law Compliance Index, becoming the only provinces in the country to earn the maximum rating in the report by the Argentine Association of Budget and Public Financial Administration (ASAP).
Argentina is divided into 23 provinces and an autonomous city (Buenos Aires). Entre Ríos is located in the Mesopotamia region, between the Paraná and Uruguay rivers; Santa Fe is a key agricultural and industrial hub in the Litoral region; and Córdoba is Argentina's second-largest province by population and an important economic center. These three provinces form part of the central region known as the "productive heartland" of Argentina.
The Fiscal Responsibility Law Compliance Index analyzes fiscal and budgetary information published by provincial governments adhered to the Federal Regime of Fiscal Responsibility and Good Governance Practices. The measurement referenced the close of fiscal year 2025 and was conducted during the first fifteen days of April 2026.
Fiscal Responsibility: The commitment of governments to prudently manage public resources, avoiding excessive deficits and controlling debt levels.
Fiscal Transparency: The publication and dissemination of information related to public finances to guarantee accountability and citizen participation.
Debt Stock: The total set of pending financial obligations a government maintains with national or foreign entities.
| Group | Level | Score | Provinces |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Strict Compliance | 100 points | Córdoba, Entre Ríos, Santa Fe |
| II | High Compliance | 80-90 points | CABA (Buenos Aires City), Chaco, Formosa, La Rioja, Neuquén, Santa Cruz, Tucumán |
| III | Intermediate Compliance | 65-75 points | Catamarca, Salta, Santiago del Estero, Misiones |
| IV | Low Compliance | 30-55 points | Buenos Aires, Chubut, Mendoza, San Juan, Corrientes, Jujuy, Río Negro, Tierra del Fuego |
| V | No Compliance | No points | No provinces in this group |
The national average index stood at 70.9 points, below the 74.3 points recorded in September 2025. Comparison with March of the previous year shows a drop of 6.8 points.
Only seven jurisdictions managed to improve their score compared to the previous semester, while seven others experienced setbacks and eight remained unchanged.
The ASAP report highlights that Córdoba, Entre Ríos, and Santa Fe "repeat the maximum score, demonstrating strict compliance with the surveyed requirements". This recognition reflects these provinces' commitment to accountability and access to public information—fundamental pillars for responsible government management close to citizens.
The provinces of La Pampa and San Luis were not included in the analysis because they are not adhered to the Federal Regime of Fiscal Responsibility and Good Governance Practices.
Sources: Elonce.com | Clarín
Alfredo S. Quiroga
