MND Local: Puerto Vallarta wants answers to municipal payroll allegations
Charges of municipal corruption have been alleged in Puerto Vallarta after a council member found far more people employed than were approved in the budget, writes Charlotte Smith. The post MND Local: Puerto Vallarta wants answers to municipal payroll allegations appeared first on Mexico News Daily
Residents of Puerto Vallarta have been raising questions about municipal payroll allegations, according to local reports. Councilwoman Melissa Madero Plascencia claims her review of municipal records has uncovered a significant discrepancy between the number of positions authorized by the city council and the number of employees currently on the payroll.
Mayor Luis Munguía, on the other hand, maintains that the payroll is not inflated. The city's budget for 2026 is approximately 3.1 billion pesos, with around 45% allocated to personnel costs. Madero has identified 778 additional positions she says fall outside the approved structure, costing an estimated 179.7 million pesos annually.
The mayor has dismissed these claims and suggested potential areas where resources could be redirected to better serve the public.
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