A municipality in Tacna has fully disbursed Christmas bonuses (gratificación) to its contract-based (CAS) employees, utilizing a fund of 170,000 soles for 35 workers. This payment was authorized based on Law 32563, which grants CAS workers the right to these bonuses. However, the disbursement occurred without prior approval from the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF). This makes the municipality an outlier, as most entities have awaited MEF authorization due to budgetary concerns and legal ambiguities regarding the law’s implementation. The case highlights a divergence in interpretation and application of the bonus law across different public entities. It raises questions about potential irregularities or challenges related to fiscal control. The municipality’s decision provides a point of comparison for other entities navigating the CAS bonus issue.