May192026

The Valencian Anti-Fraud Agency presents its balance of activity from a gender perspective

Valencia, 19 May 2026.– The Valencian Anti-Fraud Agency (AVAF) has published the data updated to April 2026 on its activity, highlighting a marked gender difference in the submission of complaints and in the composition of those responsible for the internal information system of the public and private sector in the Valencian Community.

 

Gender gap in reporting and whistleblower protection

Since its creation in 2017, the AVAF has received more than 3,300 complaints, of which 75% are made anonymously. In cases where the whistleblower decides to identify themselves, the 2025 data reveal a notable difference: only 33% of the whistleblowers identified are women, compared to 67% of men.

This disparity is also reproduced in applications for protection. Of the 39 people who currently have the protection status granted by the Agency (out of a total of 91 applications), 72% of the concessions correspond to men, while those granted to women represent 28%.

 

Imbalance in Internal Information Systems

As those in charge of the registration of the Heads of the Internal Information System (RRSII), the AVAF has counted 1,224 managers to date, with a majority presence of men (58%) compared to women (42%).

The analysis of the 317 registered collegiate bodies shows that there is no parity in many cases:

  • In 47% of the organs analyzed, men represent more than 60% of the members.
  • In the public sector, 49% of these bodies do not have a parity composition.
  • In the private sector, the imbalance occurs in 46% of the cases.
  •  

Female predominance in training and internal parity

In contrast to the reporting figures, participation in AVAF training activities shows an inverse trend. With more than 20,000 participants in the last five years, 64% of attendees in 2025 were women. This figure also corresponds to the majority presence of women in Valencian public administrations, where they represent 61% of the staff.

 

Likewise, the AVAF’s career civil servant staff, currently made up of 37 people, has a balanced distribution with 54% women and 46% men.

Apr272026

More than 140 public employees of the Government of Aragon receive integrity training from the Valencian Anti-Fraud Agency

Valencia, April 27, 2026.- A total of 144 public employees of the Government of Aragon have participated in the conference “The culture of integrity and risk prevention in the public sector. Contributions of the Valencian Anti-Fraud Agency”, given by the Valencian Anti-Fraud Agency (AVAF) at the request of the Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Food.

 

The training was aimed at personnel in charge of the management of aid and subsidies linked to European agricultural funds in the provinces of Huesca, Zaragoza and Teruel, with the aim of reinforcing their knowledge in terms of public integrity and risk prevention in the management of public resources.

 

During the session, Pilar Moreno, technician of the Area of Training, Participation, Communication and Relations with other entities of the AVAF, addressed the main tools and initiatives promoted by public administrations to promote a culture of integrity.

 

The speaker also focused on the internal information systems provided for in Law 2/2023, of 20 February, regulating the protection of people who report regulatory breaches and the fight against corruption, highlighting their key role as instruments for the early detection of irregularities and the protection of whistleblowers.

 

The activity is part of the awareness-raising and training actions aimed at strengthening the capacities of public personnel in the responsible management of European funds, promoting ethical standards and effective prevention mechanisms in the field of public administration.

 

If your public administration would like specialized training in integrity and corruption prevention, you can write to: formacion@antifraucv.es or visit https://www.antifraucv.es/cursos-formacion/

Apr232026

Jaime Lamo de Espinosa receives recognition for his career in public service from the Valencian Anti-Fraud Agency

Valencia, April 22, 2026.- Jaime Lamo de Espinosa has received recognition for his career in public service at the event organized by the Valencian Anti-Fraud Agency at the Bancaja Foundation Cultural Center. A recognition that, in the words of the director of the AVAF, Eduardo Beut, “pays tribute to him for his contribution to Spanish democracy and a model of public management based on commitment to the general interest and dialogue”.

 

“Society becomes stronger when it knows how to recognize those people who have served it with rigor, honesty and integrity throughout their lives. Jaime Lamo de Espinosa is a paradigm of good management, defence of the collective interest and public integrity”, Beut stressed.

 

For his part, Jaime Lamo de Espinosa said, “I am deeply grateful that the Valencian Anti-Fraud Agency makes me this public recognition. I have always felt and I have acted as a Valencian, and for me this act is especially emotional and pleasant”.

 

“The culture of dialogue and the willingness to agree made the transition and Spanish democracy possible. These are fully valid and necessary values today,” Lamo de Espinosa recalled in his speech.

 

This public recognition was part of the conference: “Spain today. A vision from integrity and public ethics”, which included the participation of Jordi Sevilla, former Minister of Public Administrations, Rafael Catalá, former Minister of Justice and Development together with Cándido Méndez Rodríguez, Former Secretary General of the UGT, all of them under the moderation of Gregorio Martín, Professor Emeritus of the University of Valencia.

 

Jordi Sevilla stressed that “we must stop looking at the past with anger. Consensus and collaboration between people with different positions does not appear by magic. Agreements are sought, created, recognizing the other.”

While Rafael Catalá has highlighted “there are state policies, which benefit the majority of the population, which must be shared by the main parties and reinforce confidence in the integrity and quality of public services”.

 

Finally, Cándido Méndez stressed that “polarisation and corruption are obstacles to innovation and change. Contrary to what is believed, politicians are fundamental actors to change and improve society, as long as they know how to collaborate and reach agreements.”

 

The Valencian Anti-Fraud Agency publicly recognises in this act the involvement of Lamo de Espinosa in the defence of the general interests of the administration, being a fundamental actor in the phase of transition and consolidation of the social and democratic rule of law, as well as for the promotion of objectivity, transparency and ethics in the public sector.

 

Jaime Lamo de Espinosa y Michels de Champourcin is a Spanish economist, academic and politician with an outstanding career in the public and academic sphere. An agronomist and PhD in Economics, he has been a professor and author of numerous publications focused on agricultural economics, rural development and public policies. His profile combines a solid technical base with extensive experience in institutional management, which has made him a relevant figure in economic and territorial analysis in Spain.

 

During his political career, he held the position of Minister of Agriculture in the Government of Spain between 1978 and 1981, with Adolfo Suárez and later appointed by Calvo Sotelo as deputy minister to the Presidency in 1982, a key period of the democratic transition. From this position, he promoted important reforms in the agricultural sector and contributed to the modernization of agricultural policies. In addition, he has held various responsibilities in national and international organizations, as well as in the academic field, consolidating himself as an authoritative voice on issues of economy, agriculture and sustainable development.