CCSS payroll failures push Costa Rican officials to predatory loans

Costa Rican social security (CCSS) staff report salary delays and inconsistencies since the July rollout of the SIPE payroll system, forcing some to take high-interest 'gota a gota' loans and fall behind on rent. The claims are based on three anonymous officials and are unverified institutionally. This signals potential public-sector dysfunction and reputational risk for the CCSS, with implications for labor stability and social services.