Key data
| Regulation | Order HAC/608/2026, of June 10 |
|---|---|
| Publication | June 17, 2026 |
| Entry into force | June 17, 2026 |
| Affected parties | Employees and managers of the Treasury Ministry and attached public bodies |
| Category | Public Sector |
| Year | 2026 |
| Body created | Integrity Committee, chaired by the Treasury Under-Secretary |
| Related regulatory framework | Law 2/2023 (whistleblowing) and EU Regulation 2021/241 (Recovery and Resilience Mechanism) |
The Treasury Ministry strengthens its internal control architecture with the creation of a new collegiate body that centralizes oversight of fraud, corruption and ethical compliance. The Order HAC/608/2026, published and in force since June 17, 2026, is not a minor reorganization: it means that all employees and managers of the ministry and its attached bodies fall under an integrated institutional integrity system with an operational whistleblowing channel and measurable annual objectives.
The change responds to two simultaneous pressures: the departure of the State Secretariat for Public Administration from the ministry, which required adapting the organizational structure, and the commitments made in the Recovery Plan and to the European Union through EU Regulation 2021/241 on the Recovery and Resilience Mechanism.
What does this regulation establish?
Order HAC/608/2026 creates the Integrity Committee and assigns it the coordination of two existing bodies: the Anti-Fraud Committee and the Internal Information System Commission. The structure is as follows:
| Body | Status after the Order | Main function |
|---|---|---|
| Integrity Committee | New (created by this Order) | Approve annual integrity objectives, coordinate lower bodies, manage ethical inquiries and promote training in institutional values |
| Anti-Fraud Committee | Already existed; now coordinated by the Integrity Committee | Prevention and detection of fraud in the use of public funds |
| Internal Information System Commission | Already existed; now coordinated by the Integrity Committee | Oversight of the whistleblowing channel (whistleblowing) regulated by Law 2/2023 |
The Integrity Committee is chaired by the Under-Secretary of the Treasury Ministry. Its members do not receive additional compensation for performing this role and act under strict confidentiality. The scope is total: it covers all bodies and organisms attached to the Treasury Ministry.
Among the specific functions assigned to the new Committee, the following stand out:
- Approval of annual integrity objectives for the ministry and its bodies.
- Oversight of the internal whistleblowing channel (whistleblowing) in accordance with Law 2/2023.
- Management of ethical inquiries raised by employees or managers.
- Promotion of training in institutional values within the ministry.
- Coordination of the Anti-Fraud Committee and the Internal Information System Commission.
Economic and operational impact
From a direct economic perspective, the Order does not generate additional costs for affected organizations: members of the Integrity Committee do not receive extra compensation and the structure is financed with existing ministry resources.
The operational impact, however, is relevant for managers and directors of attached bodies:
- Operational and supervised whistleblowing channel: Law 2/2023 already required having an internal information system. Now that system falls under direct oversight of the Integrity Committee, which raises the level of scrutiny on its proper functioning.
- Measurable annual objectives: For the first time, the ministry will have formally approved integrity objectives each year, which implies periodic internal accountability.
- Enhanced confidentiality: Committee members operate under strict confidentiality, which protects whistleblowers and those under investigation during internal processes.
- Link to European funds: By responding to commitments under EU Regulation 2021/241, non-compliance with these integrity mechanisms could have implications for justifying the use of Recovery and Resilience Mechanism funds.
Who does it affect?
- Public employees of the Treasury Ministry at all hierarchical levels.
- Managers and senior officials of the ministry, especially those who manage public funds or make procurement decisions.
- Public bodies attached to the Treasury Ministry (agencies, public business entities and dependent autonomous bodies).
- Compliance and regulatory compliance managers in the field of the state public sector linked to Treasury.
- Managers of European funds from the Recovery Plan operating under the Treasury Ministry umbrella.
This regulation does not directly affect private companies, although it may have indirect effects on contractors and suppliers of the ministry who are subject to investigations or complaints channeled through the new system.
Practical example
An employee of a body attached to the Treasury Ministry detects a possible irregularity in the award of a contract financed with Recovery and Resilience Mechanism funds. Before Order HAC/608/2026, they could use the whistleblowing channel under Law 2/2023, but oversight of that channel was fragmented among different bodies without a clear coordinating head.
From June 17, 2026, that complaint enters the Internal Information System directly overseen by the Integrity Committee, chaired by the Under-Secretary. The committee ensures the confidentiality of the whistleblower, coordinates the response with the Anti-Fraud Committee if there are signs of fraud in public funds, and the case is framed within formally approved annual integrity objectives. The result: greater traceability, greater protection for the whistleblower and greater accountability to the EU.
What should affected organizations do now?
- Verify the status of the internal whistleblowing channel: If you are responsible for a body attached to Treasury, check that the internal information system required by Law 2/2023 is operational and properly documented, as it now falls under direct oversight of the Integrity Committee.
- Identify who represents your organization before the Committee: The Order establishes the composition of the Committee and its dependence on the Under-Secretary. Each attached body must know who its interlocutor is in this new governance scheme.
- Anticipate annual integrity objectives: The Committee will approve objectives each year. Managers should prepare to report progress in training in values, management of ethical inquiries and functioning of the whistleblowing channel.
- Review confidentiality protocols: Committee members act under strict confidentiality. Ensure that your organization's internal procedures are aligned with this principle to protect both whistleblowers and those under investigation.
- Connect with Recovery Plan commitments: If your organization manages Recovery and Resilience Mechanism funds (EU Regulation 2021/241), document how the new integrity system strengthens compliance with the conditions for using those funds.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Integrity Committee of the Treasury Ministry and when does it come into force?
It is a new collegiate body created by Order HAC/608/2026, published on June 17, 2026 and in force from that same date. It is chaired by the Under-Secretary of the Treasury Ministry and its main function is to coordinate the Anti-Fraud Committee and the Internal Information System Commission, approve annual integrity objectives and oversee the whistleblowing channel regulated by Law 2/2023.
Which bodies does the Treasury Integrity Committee affect?
It affects all bodies and organisms attached to the Treasury Ministry, including agencies, autonomous bodies and public business entities dependent on the ministry. It does not directly affect private companies, although it may have indirect effects on contractors or suppliers investigated through the whistleblowing channel.
Do members of the Integrity Committee receive additional compensation?
No. Order HAC/608/2026 expressly establishes that members of the Integrity Committee do not receive additional compensation for performing their functions in this body. They also act under strict confidentiality.
What is the relationship between this Committee and Law 2/2023 on whistleblowing?
The Integrity Committee assumes oversight of the internal whistleblowing channel (internal information system) that Law 2/2023 requires to be operational in public administrations. Through the Internal Information System Commission, now coordinated by the Committee, the proper functioning of the channel and the protection of whistleblowers is ensured.
Why is this Committee being created now and what justifies it?
The creation responds to two reasons: the need to adapt the organizational structure of the Treasury Ministry following the departure of the State Secretariat for Public Administration, and the commitments made in the Recovery Plan and to the EU under EU Regulation 2021/241 on the Recovery and Resilience Mechanism, which requires robust mechanisms for controlling fraud and corruption.
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Notice: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-13108