Análisis de la Urgencia Manifiesta en la Contratación del Municipio de Villavicencio (2020-2025)

Abstract

State contracting is essential for public management, as it allows for the acquisition of goods and services necessary to meet collective needs. To ensure the proper use of public resources, it must be governed by principles such as transparency, economy, and responsibility. However, in critical situations such as natural disasters or health crises, ordinary procedures may be insufficient. In these cases, manifest urgency is employed, a legal figure that allows for swift contracting without extensive paperwork. Although it provides flexibility, its application must remain within the principles of public contracting to avoid abuses and ensure the proper use of resources. Due to the risk of discretionary or improper use, regulations impose strict controls, demanding administrative justification and supervision of the process. This analysis seeks to evaluate the application of these principles in manifest urgency, considering their impact on administrative management through concrete cases, such as the contracts of the Municipality of Villavicencio.