The city presented the results of its cloud migration, the Carpeta Ciutadana (Citizen's Folder) for telematic services, and its objectives for 2027-2028 in data governance and algorithmic transparency. These advancements, funded 100% by NextGenerationEU funds, are already changing the relationship between citizens and the council. In 2025, 1,800 residency certificates and official documents were issued through the Citizen's Folder, and 64% of school meal grant applications were processed telematicly, saving €8,000.
The presentation, titled "Digital Transformation and Open Government: From NextGenerationEU Cloud to Data Governance and Algorithmic Transparency," took place during the Next DIBA session on European funding, at the Barcelona Provincial Council's stand. The Councillor for Information Systems and Electronic Administration, Jordi Gil, highlighted that this participation is part of the NextGenerationEU project implementation in Sant Vicenç dels Horts, considering knowledge exchange crucial for digital transformation.
Key topics included the cloud migration and new digital services like the Citizen's Folder, advanced document management, and interoperability with MyGov. This investment of €219,784.94 has improved application processing and economic savings, with an estimated annual potential of €72,000.
For the coming years, the City Council aims for data governance, including a municipal database inventory and improved decision-making, and the HORTS project (Open Hub for Accountability and Service Transparency). The latter, with a budget of €28,000, involves creating interactive dashboards and working on algorithmic transparency using artificial intelligence.
In May, Sant Vicenç dels Horts was also recognized by the Generalitat de Catalunya as one of the 10 most outstanding municipalities in digital transformation and open government within its population category. Furthermore, the City Council has received the Infoparticipa Seal for the tenth consecutive year, attesting to its transparency and commitment to citizen participation.
