The principle of ethics and probity in the administrative act: an analysis from ecuadorian legislation

Abstract

The manuscript refers to ethics and probity as fundamental values ​​that must govern when carrying out actions in the public sector. Starting from the principles of ethics and probity, the responsibility that public servants have when managing State resources and making decisions as established by the legal system is analyzed. The mechanisms used in the procedure of each of the administrative acts are questioned, which must guarantee the collective good and the rights of citizens. The purpose was to determine if the administrative actions of public management are carried out efficiently; The analysis unit is located in Ecuador, specifically in the State Comptroller General's Office and in the public institutions of the city of Riobamba, province of Chimborazo; For the study, inductive, analytical and descriptive methods were applied, assuming a qualitative approach, with a non-experimental design; The population involved is made up of the auditors of the Regional Directorates of Chimborazo, Tungurahua and Cotopaxi of the State Comptroller General's Office and auditors of the public institutions where the investigation was carried out. The results indicate that there is no efficient application of ethical principles and probability in the administrative acts of public management, so it is concluded that non-observance of the aforementioned principles has facilitated the embezzlement of resources, bribery and trafficking. of influences, generating devastating consequences for the political, economic and social development of Ecuador.