Irregularities in police payroll: State employees with multiple salaries despite audits
A recent audit conducted by the Chamber of Accounts on the National Police has revealed concerning management of public funds during the 2020-2022 period. The report details a series of financial anomalies, mainly highlighting the existence of hundreds of employees who were receiving simultaneous salaries from various State institutions, a practice that contravenes current regulations and compromises the institution’s budgetary integrity.
The gravity of the situation lies in its persistence. Although the findings were documented years ago, a review of the Comptroller General of the Republic’s records as of July 2026 confirms that many of those involved continue to receive multiple public remunerations, which highlights the lack of effective application of the necessary corrective measures.
Legal framework and prohibitions
It is essential to remember that Dominican legislation is clear on this matter. Article 144 of the Constitution of the Republic explicitly prohibits any public official or employee from holding more than one remunerated position, with the sole exception of teaching. This prohibition is reinforced by Law 41-08 on Public Service and Law 105-13 on Salary Regulation, which seek to guarantee transparency and the efficient use of state resources.
Likewise, the Organic Law of the National Police (590-16) classifies in its article 153 as a very serious offense the exercise of another remunerated public office by its members.
Financial findings and parallel payrolls
The Chamber of Accounts report pointed out irregularities exceeding RD$4.442 billion. Among the most critical points are:
- Unsupported payments: RD$624.7 million in disbursements were detected lacking documentation, including intelligence services without supporting vouchers.
- Irregular payment orders: Payments of over RD$906.9 million made to Banco de Reservas instead of to the direct suppliers.
- Duplicity of income: The institution disbursed RD$71.7 million to 364 employees who simultaneously appeared on other government payrolls.
Persistent cases in 2026
Current research highlights alarming cases, such as that of Fanny Margarita Pérez Valerio, who is registered with four public assignments totaling RD$271,096.66 per month, distributed among the National Health Service, CONAPE, the Police Hospital, and the police institution itself.
Other names that appear with multiple monthly incomes include:
- José Higinio Tamariz Núñez (RD$200,511).
- Nelson Alberto Veras Pérez (RD$148,458).
- Rafael Arturo Díaz Castillo (RD$108,998).
- José Jhonnery Columna Guerrero (RD$107,397).
The persistence of these cases, years after having been detected by the oversight body, highlights the challenges that still remain in the implementation of corrective measures derived from audits and in the mechanisms intended to ensure that the identified irregularities are effectively remedied.
Even in cases where employees have left the National Police payroll, it has been verified that they remain linked to other State agencies or receive pensions combined with active salaries, which keeps the violation of public service laws alive. The situation underscores the need for more efficient interconnection between state payrolls to prevent the drain of public funds.
